Jakarta –
HP Android those who have fierce performance but have a tiny body can be counted as such. Asus Zenfone 9 is one that exists in the Indonesian market.
Repeating the previous generation formula, Zenfone 9 is still made with compact dimensions combined with high specifications.
Of course Asus provides a number of improvements. But does all that make Zenfone 9 worth considering as a daily driver? The answer is in the following brief review:
Design
Zenfone 9 is so sturdy when seen and held. Being compact makes it so easy to operate with one hand and put in a jeans pocket.
In terms of dimensions, the Zenfone 9 is actually not much different from the iPhone 14 or the Galaxy S22. The difference is, the body is not that wide but slightly thicker than its two competitors.
Likewise when compared to the Zenfone 8. But Asus has refreshed the display so that the Zenfone 9 is fresher.
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Asus Zenfone 9 Photo: Adi Fida Rahman/ detikINET
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There are no more curved body edges replaced with flat edges, so it feels more modern. The cover material is also different, Asus no longer installs a layer of glass.
Instead, it uses a polymer composite material with a matte finish that makes it comfortable in the hand. It’s just that the coating is easy to leave scratches and fade.
Asus installed special touch buttons on the side of the body to facilitate one-handed use. Had tried for a while but in the end we disabled it because it didn’t really need an increase in dimensions that weren’t that big, fingers could still easily reach menus on the screen.
Most importantly Zenfone 9 has pocketed IP68. Makes you worry when using this cellphone in the rain.
Screen
Zenfone 9 has a 5.9 inch stretch with Full HD + resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The screen uses an AMOLED panel that supports HDR, presents rich and sharp colors, it’s fun to enjoy video content from movie streaming platforms.
 Asus Zenfone 9 Photo: Adi Fida Rahman/ detikINET |
120 Hz refresh rate provides a very smooth experience when scrolling content. Touch sampling rate of 240 Hz makes playing games feel responsive.
The brightness of the Zenfone 9 is high, so there are no problems using this phone outdoors. The screen remains clear even under the hot sun.
Although given stereo speakers, the resulting sound quality is standard. But what makes it interesting is that the Zenfone 9 is supported by Dirac audio technology, Qualcomm aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, Dirac, LDAC, and AAC, so that Hi-Res quality sound can be enjoyed when using earphones connected to Bluetooth.
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