ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
45.8Performance41.4
49.3Display49.4
42.6Camera46.9
39.8Battery34.1
60Features78.7
8 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 96 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.1 against 46.4 for Samsung Galaxy S22. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S22 edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 34
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 20% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 25 W
- 18% higher AnTuTu: 1,300,000 vs 1,100,000
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 16% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.1 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+5% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | 1,300,000+18% | 1,100,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+13%Top 49% | 1,600Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+11%Top 50% | 4,150Bottom 43% |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh+16% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g | 168 g+1% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.6 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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