ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
45.8Performance61.1
49.3Display66.7
42.6Camera47.3
39.8Battery62.3
60Features94.7
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 912 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 63 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+23). 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
- 14% lower weight: 169 g vs 196 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.7 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 513 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,600 nits+136% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 637,914Top 32% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 562,338Top 38% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 289,405Top 44% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 425,200Top 38% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000Top 31% | 1,914,857+47%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,250+25%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 6,900+50%Top 18% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,900 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+14% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.7 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |