ASUS Zenfone 9 vs iPhone 14 Pro
45.8Performance55.2
49.3Display56.3
42.6Camera47.7
39.8Battery26.1
60Features89.3
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 98 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 14 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51.5 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+9). ASUS Zenfone 9 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 battery score: 40 vs 26
- 50% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 20 W
- 34% higher capacity: 4,300 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 18% lower weight: 169 g vs 206 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone 14 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.1 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2556x1179 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 460 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,000 nits+82% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Apple A16 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000Top 31% | 1,300,000Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,620+46%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 6,570+43%Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh+34% | 3,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+50% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+18% | 206 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | iOS 16 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |