Asus Zenfone 9 review

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The Asus Zenfone 9 has just been announced but we've been enjoying its company for a while now. It's shaping up as a great compact flagship option - a segment that's been a bit sidelined by most manufacturers. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the Zenfone 9's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Design and build
01:35 - Screen specs
02:22 - Side-mounted fingerprint reader/power button/smart key
02:42 - Headphone jack and stereo speakers test
03:09 - Storage options
03:16 - Android 12 and UI
04:10 - Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
04:52 - Battery endurance and charging test
05:21 - Camera specs
05:50 - Daylight photo quality
06:46 - Low-light photo quality
07:46 - Selfies
08:01 - Daylight video quality
08:47 - Low-light video quality
09:06 - Conclusion

КОМЕНТАРІ: 653

@chroniccivil8563 Рік тому

The only problems are the price and the 2-year OS support. Otherwise, this is the best compact smartphone. Great engineering from Asus. They somehow managed to fit a 4300mah battery & *a headphone jack* when others couldn't... _cough Apple, Pixel, Samsung_ . Asus did great job. 👏🔥

@Dominik-iv6ek Рік тому

2 years support kills it for me. So unfortunate...

@jacvpt8778 Рік тому

2 years is bad? Android 7 is still usable today, and with less restrictions.

@mareczuczek Рік тому

I will wait till IT drops to ~500$.

@_observado Рік тому

And the cameras, should've got 3

@S_2_7 Рік тому

@@jacvpt8778 hell nah, you just broke

@nicojimenez9614 Рік тому

*_THIS_* is how you do an all-rounder phone even with a smaller body in the current market (whether that's a bonus or a hindrance, pick your poison). Although I personally miss the "oooohhh" feeling from the 7 Pro, it's simply undeniable that the 9 is just checking all the categories.

@emmie1176 10 місяців тому

And it looks good too!

@souvlaki4982 Рік тому

2 OS upgrades is fine for me, but only 2 years of guaranteed security updates is a dealbreaker. 4 years should be the minimum nowadays.

@AudreysKitchen Рік тому

Probably true but I’m a moron so I know my phone will break within 2 years. Maybe they’re banking on consumers like me.

@sjstu Рік тому

@@AudreysKitchen yes, exactly.

@stefanc.4407 Рік тому

Just don't click on dodgy links or install crappy apps. My Huawei P30 is still on Android 10. Runs fine.

@RealMTBAddict Місяць тому

Not true. I just got another update for mine. Makes 4 now.

@peter_parkour Рік тому

Would buy this solely for the headphone jack but the compactness is actually something I was looking for. Great phone from Asus IMO

@sav145 Рік тому

It has only 2 years of os and security updates,keep that in mind

@peter_parkour Рік тому

@@sav145 I don't mind. Probably won't use it for that long tbh

@rishitkhanna336 Рік тому

@@pudinichigo91 Android updates not equal to IOS. Any android version is supported for 3-4 years. Android 10 is still supported and you can still update apps. So you can use it for 5-6 years.

@crapmail317 Рік тому

@@rishitkhanna336 even Android 9 is still supported... I use it lol

@therealb888 Рік тому

But won't buy for the limited 2yrs of software updates.

@KremsonKhan Рік тому

This might be the dream phone we all been waiting! Almost all of the things checks out!

@aimanfitri0iv Рік тому

i love the look of zenfone 9 it's gorgeous in all colours

@liv0003 Рік тому

I agree. Personally I'm not a big fan of holes on the screen but overall it is really a nice looking/designed phone

@davidcook6064 11 місяців тому

Nice to hear a review that mentions the speaker quality. Thanks.

@xoxofx5785 Рік тому

This is the first asus 9 review video I've seen.. I'm impressed.. thanks for giving us the review so soon..

@GFourGadget Рік тому

Refreshing to see something so small yet so good. Great job Asus!

@cogitationescaecae1125 Рік тому

it's not small, its just not humongous like most smartphones

@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970 Рік тому

And Now Comes The Sissy Mary's Who Can't Handle Large Phones...

@tricker7060 Рік тому

@@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970 Anyone can use a big phone. Just use two hands like everyone does. Small phones are way more comfortable and in a market with so many tablet sized phones someone like you needs seriously just stay quiet and be happy you get what you want. What was even the point of your comment here? Go touch grass

@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970 Рік тому

@@tricker7060 I Don't Sympathize Cause Everyone I See Use 2 Hands Regardless Of Display Size...I Can Use A Large Phone With One Hand...And Both Of My Phones Have 6.8 Inch Displays...They Want To Be Bloody Sissy Marys...To Each Their Own...I'm Evolving...Time To Move Forward Not Arse Backwards...I'm Looking Forward To Phoned In The 7 Inch Range...I've Had Phones In The 3 4 & 5 Inch Range...I'm Sticking With Upper 6.6 And Larger Range...Not My Fault Ur A Bloody Idiot And Don't Understand...Then On Top Of That Make A Bloody Nonsense Statement: Go Touch Grass???????

@Hecate24 Рік тому

@@tricker7060 i agree, as much i love the amoled screen real estate on a huge phone (i use a 6.7inch phone) nothing beats a compact phone ( i still have a 6 inch xiaomi mi a3) this zenfone 9 is amazingly sized, might be able to get one soon I'll just let it mature for a month or 2

@jerrychao5772 Рік тому

Zenfone 9 is just so perfect, the best compact phone I've ever seen. (Love its size and battery!)

@GioFietst Рік тому

Have you tried it yet? I have pre-ordered it, but it will only be delivered end of August.. It's a bit too early to already it's the best compact phone ever I guess; I have used two Sony Xperia XZ1 phones for over 5 years, and I would already be happy if Zenfone 9 is on a par with that. Looking forward to it!

@chikaraudon6854 Рік тому

@@GioFietst the best compact android phone is xz1 compact, still use it🤣🤣

@GioFietst Рік тому

@@chikaraudon6854 I still use it too; definitely my favorite Android Phone over the past 12 years! But in four weeks I'm getting the Zenfone 9, so looking forward to it

@pkal244 Рік тому

@@chikaraudon6854 no love for the XZ2 Compact? I have both and prefer the taller screen of the 2.

@dpt17 Рік тому

I grabbed the Zenfone 8 last year and have been happy with it. The smaller form factor is nice. Glad the headphone jack has been kept unlike with the new Google 'A' model. Though I don't hear a compelling reason to upgrade from 8 to 9, I'll check back next year to see what ASUS' Zenfone and ROG lineups produce.

@quilotranza_moribundo_7772 Рік тому

hello friend, about the software, what do you think of the Asus layer? I have a pixel 5 and I want to change to this Asus Zenfone 9 but what worries me is the customization layer and the cameras.

@dpt17 Рік тому

@@quilotranza_moribundo_7772 I had a Pixel as a daily driver from ~2016-2021. Stock Android. ASUS has, on my Zenfone 8, some small customizations on stock Android (mostly extra apps) but I don't use those and have noticed ZERO practical difference between it and stock Android in day to day use. If you're worried about ASUS customizations on stock Android don't be. I'm not a camera expert; as a casual take-rando-family-photos user I haven't noticed a difference between ASUS and Google.

@quilotranza_moribundo_7772 Рік тому

@@dpt17 gracias amigo 😄

@stefanc.4407 Рік тому

There was some RAM issue

@frosty9085 Рік тому

Small phones are my thing. This is gonna be my next phone replacing my Galaxy S10. I'm excited!

@Deadomen123 Рік тому

How was is compared to S10? I have S10 currently and thinking about getting a new phone soon

@GioFietst Рік тому

Thank you Asus!! I have been using multiple Sony Xperia Compact phones for 6 years now, because all I wanted is a small but quality phone. I love the fact that my current phone was like one of the last with a *side-mounted* fingerprint scanner, and now that feature is back with the Zenfone 9. I have never bought an Asus before, but I have pre-ordered the Asus Zenfone 9 and really looking forward to finally have a new flagship compact phone again! 🤩 After five years of 0(!) new phones, suitable for me, common sense has prevailed! Thumbs up for Asus 👍

@sushimshah2896 Рік тому

You could've bought the S10e, besides Sony's new "compact" seems to be the 5 series, have you tried those? But I gotta say, the Zenfone 9 seems like an excellent phone!! Hope you enjoy yours (which colour?)

@HappyHappySY Рік тому

How is the experience so far?

@GioFietst Рік тому

@@HappyHappySY I am very happy with it. I am now using it for 4 days (received mine last friday) and I am especially blown away by the battery life compared to my Sony Xperia Compact. I started using it on Friday afternoon, didn't charge it at all and it reached 10% after 2,5 days (Sunday - Monday night at 1 AM). The phone is however just too big to handle with 1 hand in my opinion, but I have noticed already I prefer to use two hands over using the Android - one hand mode (which basically cuts ur screen in half). Overall, I love it so far!

@GioFietst Рік тому

@@HappyHappySY Perhaps something which isn't mentioned in all those review video's. The phone comes with a free bumper case. I was thinking it would be transparent (so I could enjoy the blue color of my Zenfone 9), but unfortunately it's a black hard case. Maybe in the future I will simply remove the case, or hope a transparant case will be available

@alex.starostin Рік тому

@@GioFietst I'm still on my xz1 compact since 2017. I've bought Zenfone 8 but had to sell it soon because the phone is just too large to be able to use it one hand only and I just refuse to give up it

@chavezchavo Рік тому

I hope compact-sized phones are a normal alternative in the near future. Hopefully other phone brands will also come up with compact versions of their line of phones.

@ronkaiser3091 Рік тому

Yes ZF9 is a very good 2022 flagship 💯💅

@amd.0001 Рік тому

Doubt it if apple don't do it

@jacvpt8778 Рік тому

And headphone jack.

@abdulrhmankhalid2481 Рік тому

It's a good phone, but the software support two years that's not good for a flagship phone, at least 3 major updates and 4 years of security updates since it's a flagship phone.

@Revoltech452 Рік тому

Hope more small powerfull smartphone coming. I use 13 mini and its really amazing as my daily usage the battery and perfomance exceed my expectation. I would love to get this zenfone but have to wait more to see how its going for long term usage

@rahuljayachandran4128 Рік тому

Seems like asus nailed it this time around with the zenfone 9.Btw nice review will,loved it.

@deanthompson1156 Рік тому

Thank you, Will, for this review. Since this is the one phone, this year from ASUS, only 2 OS Updates and 2 years of Security Updates seem a bit low. The audio and camera seem good, and like any phone, it is not perfect. With the larger battery, I wonder how the thermos will be. Stay safe to you and the crew.

@shahsmerdis Рік тому

I think the short comings is offset by the 700 dollar price tag. Something LG refused to do. LG always lacked in a few categories and rather than target sub flag pricing they priced same as Samsung and iPhone . So reviews would butcher them. Then they would write it off as a flop and sell it at steep discount.then they tried new things rather than refined what they had that was good and the rest is history . Asus nailing it here. Not quite s22 camera so it's priced accordingly. Also I heard the software updates might be increased if the phone does well. Unfortunately will be hard to be adopted here in the USA if can do a trade in through carriers

@deanthompson4381 Рік тому

@@shahsmerdis Excellent points, @Bardia Ghajari. ASUS is trying a different strategy. When you are not a top player in the world market, you must look for a way to get your toe in the door. Also, it is good to see UKposts reviewers mention OS and Security Updates.

@Dullydoes Рік тому

YOOO WILL GOT JACKED!!! nice job dude. You look great.

@jimsta131 Рік тому

I want the Asus Zenfone 9, but my last 2 phones lasted me 4 years each so the Zenfone's two years of updates is a deal breaker for me. Such a shame. Add one more year and I am sold. I hope Asus is reading the comments and do something about it

@ramr7051 Рік тому

You guys have the best tech review channel

@melomitz Рік тому

Will looking like a snack :) I might consider getting the Zenfone 8 Flip, really want to try the flipping mechanism.

@badimpulses17 Рік тому

$800 is to expensive, puting a falgahip chip in this phone is overkill. A 7 gen chip would of been good $550 to $600 sounds better.

@rdmz135 Рік тому

its 700

@badimpulses17 Рік тому

@@rdmz135 I know I added in tax

@dylan.t180 Рік тому

Great review might upgrade my 8 to this

@vacacito Рік тому

Wow!! I think this is going to be the one. I've been using Xperia compact phones for the last 10 years, but it seems like they're pulling out of the international market and I'm glad there's a new option that looks great!

@xmarty1 Рік тому

Do you have a source why Sony won't continue compact series?

@vacacito Рік тому

@@xmarty1 Nothing official. But the last 3 Ace phones have been Japan exclusive and the 5 series is not compact at even though it's one of the smaller and high end options. I bought the 5 III last month and I'm not enjoying it. Too hard to use with one hand, too big for pockets, and I really don't like android 12 it feels really laggy.

@MewAesthetic Рік тому

Neat camera orientation 😯✨

@TheOnlyName Рік тому

So great to see a compact 2022 flagship for a not insanely high price!

@Funmap66 Рік тому

Great review as always and very likeable presenter.

@chinmoykalita5959 Рік тому

Love the design

@lustrafemme Рік тому

I mainly want a large phone with a telephoto lens but they pulled this off so well I'm considering getting a small phone with no zoom lens now!

@davidbezzant9820 Рік тому

Awesome review guys! Are you planning on doing any long term reviews from phones released this year? I'd love to see a long term review on phones like the s22 ultra and the find x5 pro to see how they are holding up and to see if updates had made them better or worse!

@joeylorenzo2430 Рік тому

Great and unboxing bro,and also great design camera,i really love this #Asuszenfone9 cool and fancy.

@stickyrice5943 Рік тому

Love the size for one hand use

@eavenhascht Рік тому

I love it. Not too big. Yet, powerful. Competitive camera hardware. Waiting for Gcam port for this, though.

@BubbysDada Рік тому

It's here and working. link in video description. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/pqWhn3uDhICUzGg.html

@brainactivity737 Рік тому

Thank you Asus!! You're still smart enough to understand that there is a market for compact flagship phones. It seems only Asus and Sony are the ones left who offer top phones in a compact form. The rest are competing for the most giant tablet you can carry in your pockets!

@LumiRockets Рік тому

Even Sony has given up. They haven't released a Xperia Compact since 2018, and presently every single device they sell is in the 6 inches and over range. I really miss the Android market of 2011-2014. If you wanted it, SOMEONE was selling it.

@VelcroSnake93 Рік тому

@@LumiRockets I still consider the Xperia 5 ii I have right now to be compact. Sure, it's tall, but it's narrow, so it's still easy to use one handed. But I'm comparing it against other flagship phones, not against truly small phone no matter the spec level.

@brainactivity737 Рік тому

@@VelcroSnake93 Now that the Xperia 5 iv is out things are getting even more exciting!

@theuninspiredlife657 Рік тому

Love the compactness. Would even loved it more if the OS support lasted longer....

@meganoid_9001 Рік тому

Hi, could you please explain in simple terms the difference in performance between the 8Gb and the 16Gb models? Thanks.

@sudheshsankarkk Рік тому

Thanks for sharing 🙏

@user.asleep Рік тому

I love their video stabilization. Still use my rog 2 for video recording because of that

@pqm702 Рік тому

Amazing! I really would want one of these if the price is good

@tn9274 Рік тому

Love to see more compact high spec android. does zenfone OS and bloatware has many ads? can all bloatware be uninstalled? never have a zenfone before.

@shrekerking6400 Рік тому

Would you do a video comparing the zen phone 9 with the iPhone 13 mini and other small form factor phones?

@simple_droid1485 Рік тому

I appreciated for the simetric bazel

@Skyboy04 Рік тому

Please do the camera review

@marikit2022 Рік тому

comback of zenfone ❣️

@radhi1188radhi1188 Рік тому

Yes,nice to know some manufacture build small one..but sadly the screen has a large bezel

@Garrettdx1988 Рік тому

I'm so hyped for this phone. I've got notifications set on Asus' site for when it's available in the US. I'm ordering one immediately.

@tweetyno.132 Рік тому

Hello. Hope you have this phone already. I want to know if we can uninstall the google dialler and messages apps and install zen ui dialler and message app? I’m not a fan of these google apps or their UI… so this is a dealbreaker for me! Your answer will be much appreciated… thank you…

@Garrettdx1988 Рік тому

@@tweetyno.132 I'm not sure, I've just been using the dialer from the phone. I came from a Samsung so I'm not sure what Googles dialer and messaging app looks like

@blainegoodwin6365 Рік тому

If they had more guaranteed OS updates, this would be a nearly perfect phone

@oscarkarlsson8220 Рік тому

I fail to see why that is an issue. All vital apps work on Android 7 today even

@elaminmochichi7767 Рік тому

@@oscarkarlsson8220 security updates and patches are very important

@oscarkarlsson8220 Рік тому

@@elaminmochichi7767 We're talking OS updates here by the way

@elaminmochichi7767 Рік тому

@@oscarkarlsson8220 OS updates is the same man

@oscarkarlsson8220 Рік тому

@@elaminmochichi7767 It's not though. But because you keep saying it is, here's a quick rundown that may change your mind. Even with security patches not being provided from the phone manufacturer. Google still has some tricks up their sleeves. Google has with later phones made it possible to ship some security patches without the phone manufacturers needing to provide it. Also, With the help of Google play services, google has been able to make users all the way down to android 4.0 have the play protect feature, which scans your apps for malicious stuff. They've also been able to provide a secure web browsing for those people with chrome and its integrated software preventing websites from taking advantage. So, the fact that phones are just left completely targetable and vulnerable after latest available patches is just not true.

@henriquedias4095 Рік тому

I'm in love for this visual, maybe I will sell my ZFold3 and get this small beast...

@rajeehazari2113 Рік тому

Great Video As Always!! I just don't understand that for LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY We need to carry other fone!!! Really No Fone Is PERFECT!

@jordangehlhausen304 Рік тому

Will this one also not be available for Verizon type networks?

@BRNOOB_ Рік тому

Damn! I love this phone. Wish it at least had 3 yrs of major software update...

@sjstu Рік тому

Seems a very solid and competent phone. Those two year OS updates though is a deal breaker.

@AudreysKitchen Рік тому

I don’t mean this as a challenge or skepticism, but just don’t know a lot about phone OS. Can you tell me why this is a dealbreaker?

@sjstu Рік тому

@Audrey's Kitchen I know a lot more than you clearly.

@RohitMisra76448 Рік тому

6:56 Holy crap, the building reminded me of something. 😬😝😉

@cundokoagil2395 Рік тому

very like how asus keep compact size ❤️

@haparung4735 Рік тому

after zenfone3 is this the one of the good looking phone in the zenfone series

@ajaysinghsingh2546 Рік тому

What is a right camera aperture of this mobile dear because in your website you mentioned that F 1.9 but in this video you wrote F 1.8 so please tell me, what is a correct information.

@gmanzeaden Рік тому

Best looking smartphone

@linawarnikong8581 11 місяців тому

I still use asus zenfone 5 max till now. I've used it for more than 5 years. It's still great in every aspect except it stops with android 9 version.

@marek602 Рік тому

Will there be flip version?

@andregustavo9435 Рік тому

Please make a comparison betwen ultrawide smartphone cameras for vlogging

@mixedstudio3483 Рік тому

Please Update Chipset in Phone Finder. Please update about SHARP SMARTPHONE.

@TheSupremeSkill Рік тому

A good looking phone with good specs, though it is such a bummer that the chip still throttles. Cameras are convincing, but for the price I'd like to have a bit better, though the gimbal truly works. A great phone from Asus again anyways! They are becoming the number one brand for me, since I so much like their design decisions; software, looks and size. Their phones are too expensive for me though, but perhaps they one day release something lesser since I would be fine with let's say SD778G+/Dimensity 1300, IP52, Gorilla Glass 3... There certainly are aspects you can save on.

@ReonLeon Рік тому

throttled 8+gen1 can still perform as fast as the 778

@AoyagiAichou Рік тому

Is there a point in commenting dynamic range when it's all computational multi-exposure photo?

@amateurwizard Рік тому

Waiting for that Flip series 🙂

@soumyaranjan1409 Рік тому

This design looks so refreshing

@KristiyanTsenov1 Рік тому

How's the macro? Are the pictures fine?

@PETRAKOV1 Рік тому

Its the gimbal stabilization works with fullHD and 4K on 60 fps? 🤔

@akramm.8543 Рік тому

Does the power button has notification light in it?

@nargisparvin4048 Рік тому

Great design and compact

@FedJimSmith Рік тому

will it support LC3 & Auracast bluetooth ??

@barbarosa13 Рік тому

Very good offering, however the only 2 year guarantee for updates is a dealbreaker when you pay over 700 euros/dollars for a phone.

@tweetyno.132 Рік тому

@sharonradhakrishnan6674 Рік тому

Is there an internal dac with the 3.5mm jack?

@prafulsingh4880 Рік тому

Nice video bro ❤️👍

@drupi.0 Рік тому

thinking to switch to this phone from my current iphone 12 since they are a bit similar in terms of size. thanks for this review!

@MKR3238 Рік тому

why do you want to switch from the 12?

@sgt.shaggy5065 Рік тому

@@MKR3238 idk rich pple things

@drupi.0 Рік тому

@@MKR3238 hmmm rich pple things :P jk... wanted to switch from iOS to Android, it's been a while since I'm in the ecosystem.

@briandsouza7854 Рік тому

I was wondering why isn't Ricky there in outro? Did he left GSMArena too?

@luizarthurbrito Рік тому

I see they've integrated a lot of popular features of the ROG phone. Cool!

@negig2161 Рік тому

GSMARENA !! U should really bring in both Processor version of Samsung phones when u review them

@a.f.1587 Рік тому

9:10 no, they said the same thing to the ZenFone 8, and few months later... Lot of overheating issues, dead motherboards, thousands of devices sent back due to bootloop problems. There are no miracles, and you cannot shrink that poweful hardware into such small body without drawbacks...

@Marcelino1098 Рік тому

Would be nice if they have a little bigger model as a middle choice between the Zenfone 9 and the Rog(which is way too big imo). 6.2 inch or something like that as a middle size model

@danwirth3511 Рік тому

Dude u gained a lot of muscle! Damn!

@HelmutBemboka Рік тому

Do you think this phone will support LE Audio?

@Sumitkumar-wf8lo Рік тому

When will it be launched in India?

@tombraider3586 Рік тому

I'm hoping that reviewers will include not just camera test that you can save as files, but real life scenarios when you upload to tiktok, Fb stories, social media apps. I have not seen any android device that can match the optimization of videos on social media and video calling like Apple.

@ByphoneindiaVKB Рік тому

NFC? Sim slot ? Dolby vision ? Storage type ? Charger ? 5g ?

@tradermike5422 Рік тому

Why are the rear camera frame unnecessarily large? 😅

@Ilnath Рік тому

Is there going to be a pro version of this?

@karthikgnskasi209 Рік тому

Asus, reducing screen size but still managed to increase battery, also gave a headphone jack, samsung on other side, this year we reduced 0.1 inch so we had to reduce battery, like for real, lol. Asus nailed it.!