A Asus yesterday it launched the Zenfone 9, its relatively compact-sized flagship smartphone, with its 5.9-inch screen, but how does it compare to other flagships in the same segment such as the iPhone 14’s Apple and the Galaxy S22 from SAMSUNGboth with 6.1-inch screens?
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That’s what we’ll answer in this post, which compares the new Asus device with models from leading companies on the market. The iPhone 14 started being sold this month in Brazil, and the Galaxy S22 was released in February by Samsung.
processors
Let’s start with the processors, and in that regard, all are well served, even though two of the chips were introduced last year. The Zenfone 9 comes with the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Galaxy S22 comes with its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
The iPhone 14, like the iPhone 14 Plus, is equipped with the A15 Bionic, a processor from the iPhone 13 line, which this year has been retained by Apple in its cheaper models.
cameras
We come now to the cameras, always something essential when you want to buy a new smartphone. Zenfone 9 and S22 have a 50MP main camera, while the iPhone 14 has a 12MP camera. The three models have 12MP ultrawide cameras, the Zenfone 9 has a 113 ° angle, while the S22 and iPhone 14 have a 120 ° angle. At this point, the S22 stands out for having a third camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
The Zenfone 9’s selfie camera is 12 MP with F / 2.5 aperture, that of the S22 and 10 MP with F / 2.2 aperture. At this point, it’s worth noting that the iPhone 14’s 12MP selfie camera has an F / 1.9 aperture. The front cameras of the Android models have dual pixel PDAF autofocus, while the iPhone has PDAF autofocus and the 3D Face ID sensor.
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In terms of design, while the Zenfone 9 is a little less tall, it is thicker than the other models, at 9.1mm versus 7.6mm (iPhone 14) and 7.8mm (S22). Its weight is relatively the same as the iPhone 14 (169 grams versus 167 grams for the iPhone 14 and 172 grams for the Galaxy S22.
Resistence
All three are also quite durable, all with IP68 protection, but the iPhone 14 can go deeper, up to 6 meters deep for 30 minutes, while the Android rivals can be submerged for the same amount of time, but up to at a depth of just 1 meter and Midle.
In addition, the screens are also well protected with high-strength glass. On Android devices, the screens are from Corning. The Zenfone 9 has Gorilla Glass Victus, while the S22 has an even better one, Gorilla Glass Victus +. The glass of the iPhone 14 is a ceramic shield.
Bodies
The three smartphones have screens with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The Zenfone 9 has a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED, the iPhone 14 has a dynamic AMOLED, and the S22 has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
battery and charging
In terms of battery, the Zenfone 9 outperforms its rivals S22 and iPhone 14, with a capacity of 4300 mAh and a charging speed of 30 W. The Galaxy S22 has a 3700 mAh battery and the iPhone 14 has a 3279 battery. mAh, both with 25W charging.
Zenfone 9, Galaxy S22 and iPhone 14 prices in Brazil
In terms of price, no one beats the Zenfone 9. In the launch promotion, it costs BRL 3,599.10, but its normal price is already very attractive, R $ 3,999. The Galaxy S22, for example, costs no less than R $ 4,199, a price similar to the official value of the Zenfone 9.
The iPhone 14, on the other hand, is much more expensive, starting at R $ 7,599. If you want something cheaper but are keen on iOS, Apple sells the iPhone 12 for R $ 5,699, the iPhone 13 Mini for R $ 5,699, and the iPhone 13 for R $ 6,499.
Additionally, there is a much cheaper option, the 3rd generation iPhone SEwhich starts at R $ 4,299, but has a much smaller screen and a single camera.
Can Zenfone 9 take on rivals Galaxy S22 and iPhone 14?
The Zenfone 9 comes to compete for its space in a market that already has great devices like the Galaxy S22 and iPhone 14, and what’s better, paying very cheap.
Despite having a better processor than the S22, it costs a lot less (in the launch promotion) and its price difference compared to the iPhone 14 is quite large.
For those who do not mind a smartphone that does not have such a large screen (even if it is not small), it can do its job and compete very well with rivals from more famous and respected companies.
