ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
45.8Performance29.1
49.3Display54
42.6Camera65.9
39.8Battery55.1
60Features73.3
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 911 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+15). 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 performance score: 46 vs 29
- 160% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 500,000
- 100% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 900
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,650
- 24% lower weight: 169 g vs 222 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.9 ″+17% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 511 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits+9% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+160%Top 31% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+100%Top 40% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+74%Top 40% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 40 MP+233% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+24% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |