Asus Zenfone 5z vs Samsung Galaxy S9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus Zenfone 5z vs Samsung Galaxy S9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus Zenfone 5zAsus Zenfone 5zChina · 4GB · 64GB · Version C
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
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Basics
Asus Zenfone 5z
Asus Zenfone 5z
China · 4GB · 64GB · Version C
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Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
21 reviews
8.5
112 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus Zenfone 5z vs Samsung Galaxy S9

Specs Asus Zenfone 5z price comparison Asus Zenfone 5z
China · 4GB · 64GB · Version C 		Samsung Galaxy S9 prices Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
Inches 6.2" 5.8"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 75.1 mm
152.6 mm
8.0 mm 		68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 165 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 274.499
v7 		315.828
v8
Battery 3300 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Asus Samsung
Aliases ZS620KL --

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus Zenfone 5z
Samsung Galaxy S9
Asus Zenfone 5z
Samsung Galaxy S9
Size
75.1 mm • 152.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.7 mm • 147.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 163 g
Usable surface 84 % 84 %
Materials Glass Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Blue

Silver
Black

Gray

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 5.8"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2246 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 568 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.6
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
9.0
Number of reviews
21 reviews
112 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
274.499
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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315.828
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
8.9
Number of reviews
21 reviews
112 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L3
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.5
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/7.6"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3H1
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
8.3
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.5
Number of reviews
21 reviews
112 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
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)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • 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)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • 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.

 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body 		0.362 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.160 W/Kg on head
0.890 W/Kg on body 		0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.1
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
21 reviews
112 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 42%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
112 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 28%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
112 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 147 --

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