Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) vs Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 vs Motorola Edge 50 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
12mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
OLED
OLED
1256x2760
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4310
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB)
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9 Advantages 
18 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| HDR10+ |
| 120Hz |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Model | Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Edge 50 Neo (512GB) |
| Other model names | Zenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0 | Lenovo Moto Edge 50 Neo 5G XT2409-1 MC431 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Asus | Motorola |
| Release date | 9/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/2022 | 8/29/2024 |
| Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in) | 71.2 x 154.1 millimeters (2.8 x 6.07 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 171 grams (5.99 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1256x2760 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 446 PPI | 474 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 3000nits[peak] HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | ZenUI 9 | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1083028 (v9) Geekbench: 4338 (v5.1) GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 617394 (v10) Geekbench: 3055 (v6.0) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| RAM memory | 16GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 512GB (468GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78) B version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) C version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1.12µmPDAF 10MP telephoto f/2.073mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/1.5" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@480fps | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Sony LYTIA 700C sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.93" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 4310 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 68W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Silver | • Colors: Grisaille, Nautical Blue, Latte, Poinciana • PANTONE colors • Ready For |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone 9 (256GB/16GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Neo (512GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |