ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Huawei P30 Pro
45.8Performance25.2
49.3Display30.1
42.6Camera55
39.8Battery45.8
60Features33.3
11 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 96 spec wins — Huawei P30 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and performance (+21). Huawei P30 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 227% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 550
- 202% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 430,000
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Huawei P30 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 40
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Ultra-wide: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.47 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+12% | 398 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Huawei Kirin 980 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+202%Top 31% | 430,000Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+227%Top 40% | 550Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+130%Top 40% | 2,000Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+25% | 40 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh+2% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 40 W+33% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+12% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.4 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 9 (EMUI 9.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |