ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nothing Phone (1)
45.8Performance32
49.3Display47.3
42.6Camera51.5
39.8Battery45.8
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 98 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.1 against 45 for Nothing Phone (1). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 32
- 76% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 1,020
- 67% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 780,000
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,930
- 13% lower weight: 169 g vs 194 g
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.55 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+11% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits+9% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+67%Top 31% | 780,000Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+76%Top 40% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+57%Top 40% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP+33% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 33 W+10% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+13% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.3 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 12 (Nothing OS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |