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ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nothing Phone (2)

ASUS Zenfone 9
46.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
45.8Performance48.9
49.3Display50.3
42.6Camera54.8
39.8Battery61.1
60Features73.3
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 913 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and features (+13). 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

  • 16% lower weight: 169 g vs 201 g
  • 13% higher Pixel density: 445 ppi vs 394 ppi
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
Screen size5.9 ″6.7 ″+14%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPS OLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2412
Pixel density445 ppi+13%394 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,600 nits+45%
Screen-to-body—86.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,300,000Top 31%1,320,000+2%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,800Top 40%1,850+3%Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600Top 40%4,750+3%Top 38%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.88
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video8K@24fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
Capacity4,300 mAh4,700 mAh+9%
Wired charging30 W45 W+50%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
Weight169 g+16%201 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.6 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
OS at launchAndroid 12 (ZenUI)Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: ASUS Zenfone 9 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecASUS Zenfone 9Nothing Phone (2)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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