Asus Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus Zenfone 9Asus Zenfone 9Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
Samsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B
Technical data sheets

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Asus Zenfone 9
Asus Zenfone 9
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
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Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 8.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.2Performance & Hardware 8.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.7Camera 8.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 8.6 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 5.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
12 reviews
9.4
35 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Specs stores to buy Asus Zenfone 9 Asus Zenfone 9
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA 		Samsung Galaxy S23 prices Samsung Galaxy S23
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B
Inches 5.9" 6.1"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 68.2 mm
146.6 mm
9.5 mm 		70.9 mm
146.3 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 165 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 8+ Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen2
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 1.232.500
v10 		1.456.671
v10
Battery 4300 mAh 3900 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX766
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
GN5
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Asus Samsung
Aliases AI2202, 1A006EU SM-S911B

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
1 year ago 		February 2023,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus Zenfone 9
Samsung Galaxy S23
Asus Zenfone 9
Samsung Galaxy S23
Size
68.2 mm • 146.6 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.9 mm • 146.3 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 168 g
Usable surface 82 % 88 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass, Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Red
Black

White

Gray

Purple

Green

Lima

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 6.1"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 446 Pixels per inch 422 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • External display type - Super AMOLED
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 105% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 48-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Peak brightness - 1750 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • 3000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
8.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.9
9.7
Is it comfortable?
10
9.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.6
9.5
Number of reviews
12 reviews
35 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
CPU 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 1x3.2GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 740

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 --

Antutu
Score
1.232.500
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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1.456.671
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
9.4
Number of reviews
12 reviews
35 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Samsung GN5
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.57"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Sony IMX564
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.40 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"
1/2.55"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3K1
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.9"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Gimbal
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode 2.0
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX663 Samsung S5K3LU
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.93" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
133
Mobile
-
Photo
-
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.1
9.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
9.3
Number of reviews
12 reviews
35 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.5
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.7
Number of reviews
12 reviews
35 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
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3900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 8%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
12 reviews
35 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 88%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
12 reviews
35 reviews
Prices
From $ 512 --
From $ 485 --

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