ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Huawei P40 Pro
45.8Performance26.5
49.3Display49.7
42.6Camera62.1
39.8Battery47.9
60Features57.3
9 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 97 spec wins — Huawei P40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.1 against 45.6 for Huawei P40 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 27
- 205% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 590
- 171% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 480,000
- 104% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,250
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Huawei P40 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 62 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
- 233% higher Ultra-wide: 40 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.58 ″+12% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2640x1200 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+1% | 441 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+171%Top 31% | 480,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+205%Top 40% | 590Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+104%Top 40% | 2,250Top 77% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 40 MP+233% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh+2% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 40 W+33% |
| Wireless charging | — | 27 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+19% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 10 (EMUI 10.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |