ASUS Zenfone 9 Review - Built For Battery Life!
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- UPDATE: APPARENTLY THERE IS A $699 MODEL AS WELL
My review of the Zenfone 9. The most powerful small phone on the market. With a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a big battery for such a small phone.
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I think this is THE best compact phone on the market, but you gotta pay up this year
UPDATE: APPARENTLY THERE IS A $699 MODEL AS WELL!!!
I like how zenfone are the only small compact phones around right now... I've went from Google ecosystem to apple just because of phone size, so I'm using the mini, because a pixel 2XL just hurt my hand so much, that i don't wanna see another big phone for a long time. But the steep price and short lifespan of the zenfone 9 makes me think it just not worth.
Isn't the phone starting at 699US and 799EU?
We care about extended support, bought Zenfone 5 and only supported for 1 year, 1 YEAR! Never gonna buy Asus again. Also bought Poco F3 ans it starts to irritated me, just recently it received Android 12, after this will only buy Samsung with 4 year of Android uodate and 5 year of security update, all are trash.
Reminiscent of the Sony compact flagships..
What cell phone bands does the phone support?
Now that's a GREAT compact phone the market lacks of. Kudos to ASUS
yup. not a lot of normal sized phones left. everyone be making bigbois
@@Dave2D I think they just need to do Asus Zenfone 9 Lite with 778G and 6/8GB LPDDR4 RAM for the 499$
@@jasiekformela4250 that wouldn't be Asus tho. Go big chips or go home
@@Dave2D I think I am going to upgrade to this beast after my s10e dies.
Just 2 years of OS support. Launching with Android 12, so you'll get to 14 and that's it. Not good enough and they didn't listen to feedback.
I really hope this phone sells good. I want compact phones across the range!
Yes. Compact phones for sure. Though this one's expensive for me. But i am happy to see this trend
sells well
funny that if it's iphone, then it's 'too small'. but if it's android, suddenly it's 'compact'.
YES! I want to use a compact phone but not go out of budget for it.
The price is high, but the phone literally has all I wanted from the pixel 6a. No display fingerprint sensor, small form factor, fat battery. It also got the nice plastic back. It's perfect and there really isnt any competition
pixel still has killer cameras though.
has an 8 gen plus 1 for 699 that's quite a deal. pretty much an s22 with a better battery and processor but not as good of a screen
@MusicHub yes,i use one. But configs for your particular phone may not be best . Stock is pretty good out of the box.
@MusicHub would you root?
@@kazooduck Gcam doesn't require root these days.
This is what comes out when a company listens to end users
But no one really buys one
Lets see if those who they listen to will buy these.
Me, i like it
@@obligatedlizard728 no one? This will sell out quickly because there isn’t anything this size coming close to it so am willing to bet that it will sell out
Asus has been putting out bangers man I’ve tried the ROG 5 that my friend had and that was an absolute beast compared to the similarity prices but complete trash scamsung flagship phone
@@obligatedlizard728 True 😂🤑
Considering the things that they do across their product range, Asus always looks like the company with a good heart to me.
And also some refreshing design. Not with camera bar that melt around the case 😜😜. Thanks asus
@@zh0363 I wouldn't call this a particularly refreshing design as such. Pixel 6 is more radically designed in particular.
But Asus has always stepped aside from the tried and tested mass market formulae for at least one or two products per year.
Yup, everything they do from the zenphones to the ROG phones really seems like they're listening to what people want. Imo no other company is listening to feedback as well as Asus is.
Lol.
oh no, they're getting baited again.
This feels like an "updated S10e". I loved that phone. Especially the scroll on powerbutton thing. So useful. I might actually consider getting this.
That scroll on power button is a common thing on cheaper M series phones of Samsung. And tbh not the greatest feature considering the amount of accidental touches. So don't just buy for that.
YUP!
Don't do it! Asus make terrible phones. I've got the Zenfone 8, and I hate the phone. I'm going to buy a S10 refurbished, because my phone is just so bad. The screen lock doesn't work, the fingerprint reader doesn't work under a glass screen protector, you can't find any decent cases for the phone either (the supplied one leaves the screen open to getting cracked with a missing lip design to the case) and EVERY update actually makes the phone worse.
im still with s10e, I love it. If this had wireless charging this would have been a perfect successor, but that's a deal breaker for me
Consider but don't get it! I'm looking to buy an S10e now. I'm currently on iPhone SE 1st gen.
The only drawback I can see with this phone is the 2-year OS and security updates
Open bootloader, then just flash a custom roms after support ends
@@mortaldao8044 They're not as well optimized and you may miss important features.
1:30 I wish more phones had this feature. Nowadays it's so hard to reach to the top to activate Control Center on iOS or Notification Center on Android. Had this on the S10e and loved it.
ya! this iteration is better than the one on the S10e. this just has better customization and the sensitivity of it seems to be tuned better
YES! 100% this caught my eye the most.
I am using it from ages on my pixel 3xl
My moto atrix had it, loved that phone.
Also the one on the S10e was placed too high up, couldn't reach it without shimmying palm grip - which defeats the purpose of a one handed compact phone.
Great video Dave!
Just a correction: S22 Battery size is 3700 mAh.
Yes
Yeah, something seemed a bit weird there
But it works like 2700 only.. 🤣
was going to point that out
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Almost perfect! I love the compact size. The camera sensors. The chipset the screen is amazing. The design. The colorways. I just wish it could support 4 years of software update.
It gets 4yrs of security updates that's more important than OS updates.
And, do you love the price?
@Farb S well it didnt and its 2023
I know people have been calling it utilitarian but I really like the design of this phone. I think it looks nice from all angles and I love the colour options they have.
If Asus just commits to software support I think these will become the default 'enthusiast' phone!
exactly! if it can commit to 4 years of software support, it will win so many customers.
lack of colours was my only complaint of the zen phone 8, really liking the red one.
@@Valkirth the blue and red are only 128gb though :(
@@namelesssnitchy for me i only use storage for music so my music collection is only 40gb lol.
Apart from the cameras. They look ridiculous.
This is the first Android Phone I’ve been excited for in a while! Great phone in a compact package!
Compact is great! I also kinda want it
It could have been the best "longevity" phone since a while. A now a little bit too "overpowered" chip would be still decent in a few years. Then there are those nice battery features that help to increase your battery life. But only two years of software updates is killing it a little bit. I wanted to switch from my iPhone Xs which i rock since early 2019 to an android again. This could have been a good shot but now i am not so sure anymore. I also think the price is a little bit too high. Let's wait and see how or if they will drop a bit.
@@MrMarcetLP iphones are way better than androids at the moment qualcomm chips just cant really compete androids are a bad purchase at this moment
@@Frankenshein yes i know, but i just like the freedom of android.
@@Frankenshein Not really - does any app on iPhone actually utilize the chip? Not really - all the same intensive apps run on Android phones. In fact, it's in Android where a power user can utilize the chip inside for all sorts of tasks while iPhone remains locked away.
S22 has a 3700mah battery...probably a mistype at 2:17
oops. ya it's 3700mah.
the worst thing is that I had fixed that typo, but then I ctrl-z'd some other edit I had made and screwed it up lol
@@Dave2D never mind, it happens.
It feels like a 2700mah battery.
@@kingcronecker for real yes
Thank you Dave, I'm always forward to your latest video.
Huge hit of nostalgia with that fingerprint sensor just like my S10e. I LOVED the ease of use of unlocking, checking notifications, and locking without touching the screen at all.
First phone that's making me want to shift away from my S21Ultra.
The only thing I wish these scroll sensing fingerprint sensors is to be able to scroll web pages,tiktok youtube or other apps
S10e is my all time favourite phone.
@@aviralsrivastava5214 2nd to me. Lg G6 is forever my top choice.
just received a software update on my Zenfone 9 last night, improves camera, battery, performance and stability (apparently). I'll be interested to compare this early review with mine
Looking forward to it
How is battery life ?
Software update is also at the top of my list whenever I choose a new phone since most mid-range phones don't get much love from the manufacturers.
short sharp sweet. as always, really enjoy your reviews and videos!
You are on a roll this week Dave!
The swipe feature on the fingerprint sensor reminds me of my old Pixel XL, I used to use that feature all the time
My S9+ had that feature
It's an Android feature I guess. I have Pixel 5 and it has this on the back finger scanner, very handy.
Sony have this features since XZ1.
Liked the way your mobile phone reviews are getting more detailed, tearing down the phone and giving inside look is a good move.
I really like this 👍. I am using the S10e because of his size and the only real option was the s22 now this comes in the ring. Good job ASUS.
Pixel 4a owner here. Got the phone about 2 years ago and being a tech enthusiast, I do keep up with the latest phone releases and I'm really happy seeing Asus pull this off. I hope this phone sells well and inspires other companies do follow suit, so I can have options to upgrade to in a few years time.
I wish they still made the flipping back camera. Such a good and unique solution to so many problems at once.
I liked the idea as well but if people didn't bought the phone then they have seen that there's no real interest in buying such a device...
Give them a break, they already put the fastest overheating chip in a phone and cooled it, then they put a battery that's unheard of at this size, they've got enough on their backs
@@rizdog5735 But a flippy camera would swivel to the front, leaving less stuff on the back!
@@chepulis takes more space inside than normal cameras.
I'm still using my Zenfone 6!!!
I've had a Pixel 5 for nearly two years and it's still a battery champ. I love this thing.
isn't it so good?! small phones with big batteries are the best. I do feel like the pixel 5 SoC is starting to get a little slow though. how many more years you think you can get out of yours?
For the average user, it's a good chip, but I'd have liked to see an updated version with a SD7G1/778G+ or maybe a Dimensity?
The Pixel 6a is a blunder on all fronts imo!
@@Dave2D i use iPhone 12 Mini and i cry everyday
@@MikeMessiah i can understand your pain. I have iphone 12 and its better life is trash. And mini have even worse battery
I’m still rocking my pixel 5 as well. Still snappy as hell on Android 13. The 5 just still has 90% of the features I want on a phone. This zen phone looks real nice as well but the software support and lack of wireless charging is a big bummer.
Excited to buy one when it comes out! I loved my Asus Zenfone 5z a few years ago.
The kind of phone I always have wanted!❤️
Would buy it for sure after I am done with my Pixel 5a.
Man this phone seems VERY refreshing! The compact size and big battery are a win!
What's the point of making such good phone future proof tech etc just to KILL IT by outdated software after 2 years. :/
Seems like the spiritual successor to the Samsung S10e. A great option for folks who want a smaller quality phone.
But no wireless charging , damn :/ almost perfect
My one reservation with the S10e was how small the battery was, but this proves you can fit a decent battery at this size.
And the pixel 4a
THIS. I have a S10e and I wanted to change it for battery life, but in this form factor there is only S22 available in my country, and it has battery problems as well. As an old Asus user, I will buy this after my S10e battery life becomes unbearable.
@@feelshowdy True to that. Would love to see Samsung continues the legacy of the S10e with 5.99"-6.09" display and 4000-4150 mAh battery. Doesn't need to pack the latest chip. I'll be fine with the 865 cause my S20 FE with Snapdragon 865 still holds up without any concern of thermal issue. But still give the flagship features cause I sometimes use wireless charging, stuck under the rain, and I pretty much use DeX for Netflix and gaming. Start the price from $449-549, and I'm sold.
Best review from this phone I 've seen. Thank you also for show all the colors options. Love this asus
its great to see how many people are exited about this phone. the way phone manufacturers go about things these days you would think people only like huge phones. it would be great to see that trend being toned down a bit and have a few more small options that still have high spec
Im an iPhone 12 mini user and this is quite attractive. I think that they're trying to compete with that guy specifically, since it is a relatively compact phone with a similar set of feature. Given the battery capacity, I think the 8 Gen might've also been a longevity thing... but I hope they also give more time for updates.
Also 12 Mini user here, honestly this is the first phone that actually catch my attention ever since the launch of 12 Mini. I'm probably still gonna stick with this for 2-3 more years so I hope compact phone still exist in the future.
@@ifnarta Android Phone manufacturers are going to stick to compact phones even if Apple abandons that niche this year.
Similar stance tbh. I also am in the US market, which definitely had a bias on larger phones.
I'm still trying to decide between this and the 13 mini to replace my S10e. Part of me is worried about the longevity of the Zenfone 9 in terms of support, but another part of me is worried about not knowing if I'll enjoy iOS or the battery life on the 13 mini as my daily driver.
I rarely use my phone too much during the day, so I don't think battery life will be an issue...but it's better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it, you know?
I guess, after September, the 13 mini will most likely be cheaper than the Zenfone 9... Maybe it's time I tried something a little different?🤔
Honestly my ideal Phone. Small,powerful, feature rich, but somehow manages to fit a big battery. Really hope more companies make handsets using this template.
Dave2D love ya. Thanks for another great review! I'm looking to upgrade my phone as I've got a Good job finally.
Upgrading from OnePlus5T so this is long-awaited, and a perfect if expensive successor imo. I think I'll get it....
woah, great phone and great review
I still use my Zenfone 5Z and it still kicking (going around five years I guess)....never hangs, never crash or anything. Even the battery still going strong even though it is already maybe bloated inside, but it still turning on
one thing that I hate is that the security update stopped last year and the android version stuck on Android 10. I think it is time brands should think about updating their phones more rather than making new ones every single month
1:41 Dave2D looking out for his homie Dude2D
I respectfully disagree, the top end chip in a small form factor is excellent
Nah man the few latest G+ chipsets are so much better at battery life and thermals and also do a fine job processing. Id much rather a mid-top range chip in a mid range phone than a high range chip in a small phone that cant handle it.
@@KiLLJOY1056 Yea, I can understand that. However, there a far more phones with mid range G+ chips around, whereas this is one of the only (right now the only with an 8+) small phones with a flagship processor. Also, this phone clearly can handle it, just for an increased price. Surely we can agree that we should have more phones with each processor. More options for the consumer are great to see.
@@KiLLJOY1056 I don't like laggy phones
love your honest review, fair and square
I don’t know if this is something new you are trying or I just missed it in the past; but I really like the split view (2 camera angle) thing you are doing in much of this video. We’re able to see you and what your focusing on plus some nice zoomed in views. Good video!
Now these phone looks awesome! I wish there would be more small form factor budget/midrange devices!
It's weird to heard that 5.9 inch display is considered a compact size in these times. I missed those times back then when 5.8 inch is considered as a very massive phone and the ideal size was the perfect 5.0.
You've gotta remember that that was back when most phones had 16:9 screens with much thicker bezels. Now that 2:1 or narrower is commonplace, a 5.8 inch screen diagonally is probably similar in overall surface area to a 5.1 inch 16:9 display like the Galaxy S7
@@TheBongoMan You beat me to it.
Considering that the s10e had packed a 5.8" screen into a similarly sized body as my older 5.0" Z2 Plus, I don't see it as a problem!
The increasing aspect ratio also plays a role imo.
But yeah, I too agree that it's nigh impossible to find a decently sized phone (that's also one-handable) that also isn't crippled in any major way.
But I think anything
The problem is that such a small phone won't have good enough battery or it's battery will be okay but everything else will be shit
It's weird that 5.0 in are considered small. In my times, 2.3 inch were a normal. Yes, no touch screens...but who needs them?
Love how you refined your underground bunker with lights and plants to make it look cozier...
I like it more, it's better that you are also showing the POV on the side, I love your videos. Always good looking Dave. You look younger as you age.
I absolutely love the design, would love it if there was a case / skin in this style for iPhone 13 or something.
Still gonna wait couple of years to upgrade my device. Obviously symmetrical bezels, compact size, symmetrical stereo speakers these are my priority as much as SOC. Seems like small things but makes big difference in daily usage and the user experience. I wish more models should be released by companies with these features
This is what I have been waiting for. A small phone, packed with the basics.
Hey Dave I'm just coming back to say a big THANK YOU FOR THIS RECOMMENDATION. I Have been having such a hard time finding the right android phone for me and this one absolutely nailed it. Period from the minute I open the Box I fell in love with the phone the software and settings is like pixel but on steroids it has even more settings and features than any pixel cell phone. I couldn't be happier with this phone and especially what it does considering the size is just amazing Coming from an iPhone Pro Max.
Seems like a great phone, hope they sell a lot of these
Small form factor yes, big battery yes, best performance yes, headphone jack yes. I think this might be the perfect phone for me if I can afford it one day
Short lifespan though. Maximum of 2 years of software updates... :(
@@DemRizzo a least*
@@DemRizzo meh. i havent updated my S9 in 3 years and its fine.
@@DemRizzo Updates =/= Lifespan.
Android is not iOS.
@@DemRizzo You dont really need 5 years of software updates, plenty of people keep their phones for 4-5 years even if the software has stopped at an earlier android version. Mine is android 10, its still speedy even though it's been 4 years.
I currently use a Galaxy S10e and LOVE the side fingerprint scanner for pulling down the notification tray do this phones looks great. The only thing that makes me hesitate now is only getting 2 years of software updates guaranteed.
Im so happy they put the more powerful chip in it. I've been wanting a powerful compact phone for YEARS now
Completely agree. The price tag with SD 8+ is just overkill with this kind of device.
Like you said an SD 7x chip would've made sense. Unless they make a "lite" phone, I think a lower spec with a trade off of better software support is much better. I mean, with it's long battery life, it makes sense for it having a longer OS support
They can also go for sd870
@@nothingam9983 dimensity 8100, more efficient and cheaper (so ASUS can REALLY drop the price).
@@nothingam9983 yeah, 870 is the go to alternative.
You are the my favorite reviewer hands down... 🔥
Im a Zenfone 5 user before it was a gift from my fathers it was such a great ride me and that phone had an amazing adventures and memories shared for almost 7 solid years until it gave up and finally rested after so many cellphone repair services then I switched to iphone 11 and loose all my savings just for a phone though it's still working like a beast today, This Zenfone 9 with its features makes me want to go back to Android again.
I've been waiting for this phone, it's the perfect successor to my Razer Phone 2. Basically the same phone but massively upgraded. Just a shame there's no wireless charging! I'll miss that feature.
Good looking compact beast from Asus 🙌
Will this come in India?
@@lip5729 maybe after 9 nine months.
@@lip5729 yes. But time dhan not sure
Aandavar 😱
@@AS-WIN Aswin bro 🙌
Hello. Nice work by the way. A minor mistake I noticed is that the s22 's battery size on the card you showed on the video was 2700mah and the actual size is 3700mah.
Keep up the good work.
nice review! objective and all-around
S22 has a 3700mah battery, Dave. Minor typo but still a great video as always!
I was very excited watching their launch event this morning hoping they would add in wireless charging to the 9, but then I saw that plastic back.... love the fingerprint sensor on the power button a la the S10E - that was one of my favorite features. Love the headphone jack. Very curious to see videos from that cameras with the in body stabilization.
Really good review. First video I've watched from this guy and I 100% agree with his opinions. Cheaper processor and lower cost would have made this phone way more popular
This got me pretty excited really!
Wow, love the design. Gives me pixel 5 vibes (which btw I still believe to be the pixel's best design).
THIS is my DREAM PHONE! Exactly what I imagine a perfect phone to be (for me). Nice work ASUS
Same, the only thing I wish is more time for OS& Security updates .
@@abyzzwalkeragreed
Same dude, same.
Are you ok with the hole punch tho?
I feel like Dave has been really enjoying himself lately. Hope things are as good as they seem!
i see u rocking the casioak. absolute legend
If you want a phone with good battery, just buy Samsung M62. I have been using this phone for 4 months. It has a 7000 mah battery with a super amoled plus display, 6 or 8 GB of ram and a flagship processor with a decent camera.
It's not that heavy either. It's about 200grams.
Hmm this phone is specially made for India. India is a highly competitive market regarding smartphones. Samsung has done good job with this phone.
I wouldn't really call it a flagship CPU tho but it still looks amazing depending on the price.... one of a kind in the market
Actually, the Xperia 10 IV has a 5000 mAh battery. Still, I expect the ZenFone to have a better battery life because of its more efficient SoC.
I always love the music at the end 😁
Watching on my Zenfone 8z.. so powerful..really excited for this one
Zenfones are fantastic device to daily drive. I have used 2 zenfones in the past. The 2 (with intel atom) and 5 (the mid range one). They've been reliable performer, even when I was very abusive user back then. I still miss the battery care feature, need to have one on my samsung.
But I never think of switching back to zenfones since the software support has been horrendous from my personal experience.
It really looks like a phone I would buy for Shure specially when they leave the 3.5 jack but you right, 2 years is too low
I would expect minimum 4 from Asus.🥺
The most minimalistic tech reviewer, I mean look at the desk setup in the background 😀😀
The RUclips algorithm must not be happy with you for some reason. A month ago I went through 100s of videos about the ZenPhone 9 mulling over buying it, and never saw this one pop up. I look into the Asus Ally and get your video on the performance changes there, and suddenly it decides that I'm allowed to see this video exists. Subbed, you put way too much effort into this content to let the algorithm bury your work. e_e
Awesome review! I feel like that price premium is going to be a deal-breaker for many people though :(
I wish Asus would give them a ton of updates like they do with everything else.
Their routers I think get supported forever. Would be awesome if Asus did 4 Android versions and 5 security
i totally agree. if they had more os updates this phone will kill samsung and iphone
The compact size from asus, i always like it. The battery also amazing.
This is one of the most beautiful phones I've seen in a long time. Looks gorgeous.
This is such a great phone, but if they went with 7 gen 1 or Dimensity 8100 or even dimensity 1300 with a longer consistent update schedule, it'd be the go to compact Android phone.
Won't happen at least in this phone because it's a flagship phone.
Hope they make a max pro 3 series with those specs.
7 gen 1 is so bad
Sd778 is better than it
SD 778+ or 870 with a price range of 450$ to 550$ they would have killed it.
@@mouadtalbi4170 who told you ? 7 Gen 1 is upgraded Version of 778+ ..
It has better GPU and Frequency and TDP ..
@@imnoman4205 then were are the 7Gen1 phones?
If they can start selling official battery replacement that will be great, basically the main reason why I picked the pixel phone over this one
Pixel phone has a easily replaceable battery? I've been wanting another phone with replaceable battery like my old note 5.
@@SandstormGT Google has a official agreement with ifixit. You can buy the parts of every pixel generation there.
Just go to service center and ask to replace battery.
ASUS service centers have been officially replacing Zenfone batteries since the first gen I think. I've had a couple batteries replaced since the Zenfone 2 days.
@@sorryi6685 exactly
How did you do the transitions between the colours in the beginning of this video? That was so smooth... Rewatched it multiple times. Subscribed.
We need more reviews from you D
A sideload of Google Cam with the right config has always provided pretty decent improvements in my opinion. $799 is actually fair, consider there will be price drops sooner than later and it has a brand new flagship processor for that $800 baseline. Software support is an interesting topic, they might be aiming at 2 years expecting a less the average sales projection for their phones. If plans change, I could see that expanding as well. They have to make money and expanding support a year further if they barely sell these things will hurt them. No excuses, just my full context.
"They have to make money and expanding support a year further if they barely sell these things will hurt them. No excuses, just my full context."
I think with a margin they put on that device they surely have enough of money + having 3 years of software support would boost their sales even more.
Wow, what a great phone. I was feeling a slight remorse into having bought an iPhone 13 mini about a year ago, but then that 2+ years of software updates thing killed it off. What’s wrong with the Android side of things? It’s just bizarre that such a high tech device is not promised to have the latest software so long as the system requirements are met. How come Windows can be like that and not the Android? It seems so arbitrary. So much so that it should be illegal even. This is basically arbitrarily decided imposition of obsolescence!
Asus just isn't focusing their budget into supporting this device very long term. It seems Samsung cares about this more, they offer 4 years software updates on their flagships. Depends on the brand.
@@derekmcgaming true they are offering it on non flagships now too
@@derekmcgaming but WHY is there a need for the manufacturer to do anything for the customer to install an operating system upgrade in the first place? I can install any Windows version to any computer that meets the system requirements. Why can't Android version X cannot be installed to any phone that meets whatever the system requirements are?
@@utkangezer You can technically do that, as long as the phone has an unlocked bootloader. You generally lose the manufacturer added features though and rooting it stops you from using a lot of apps that check for that sort of thing. Android hasn't been moving in a direction where owning your device like you own a PC is viable.
I love how the 13mini fit in my hands. Just wish it had more updated hardware.
this is such a unique phone...i'm intrigued...reminds me of S10e, but with much bigger battery and better chip...
Wow. These looks unique and beautiful 😍
Correction on the S22 battery capacity. Should be at 3600 mAh.
Good review!
S22 battery capacity is 3700 mAh.
I stand corrected. Thanks man
Very impressive phone. There are a lot of people that have been asking for a flagship android compact phone. I also like this design better, Zenfone 8 had a really boring design. I do agree that the chipset in this is a bit overkill but there are people who won't take any less. If only I could afford this price point presently I would definitely consider buying this.
For a phone to be that size and have all those features. Is absolutely amazing. I have the pixel 6 pro but sometimes want a phone of the same size as this one
Love Asus zenfone!!
Mine was Zenfone 4 intel version, Zenfone 5 intel version, Zenfone go and currently using Zenfone max pro m1 and it still good as new 😍
After having used budget ASUS phones, I can say that they're value for money with great software. But the thing with asus is that they always promise the latest software updates and fail to deliver. That's the gripe with these phones :(
If this had an IR Blaster then I definitely would get this as I use that feature a lot. Such an amazing device 😍
Yeah to me is an important feature along with SD CARD. I am quite annoyed by the abandonment of SD card reader and how people just accept it.
@@SIPEROTH why the fuck would you need an SD Card Slot with phones having a minimum of 128GB these days? Just means youre storing tons of useless crap on your phone. Also SD cards are painfully slow
for what? to control your tv as a universal remote? cabt u just use a dongel to make your tv smart and use blutooth to connect your phone to the dongel?
@@enfantterrible4868 Useless grab for you.
For me is great that i can have tons of multimedia with me that i can enjoy even if i have no internet.
Also now we have mobile games that takes tons of GB and 4k/8k video cameras, 128Gb aren't anything. They get filled easier than anything.
The question is why do you not want to have the choice? Even if you are the type that is fine with 128GB why wouldn't you want to have the choice for more by simply buying a card? Why as a customer want to have less features instead of more?
Also doesn't matter if SD cards are slower.
You can store things on them that don't need fast speeds and leave fast speed things for the internal memory.
@@spiddyman0079 I don't need my Tv to be smart, i have PC's connected.
I just need a remote to control my House Tv's and my air-con units etc. is easy and useful when is on your phone since you always have your phone with you and you don't need to be looking under any couch pillows for a remote.
I love reading the comments on all the Zenfone 9 videos because its like I finally found my people. I love this phone. If I didn't just get my pixel 5a last year I'd have this phone for sure. I'm still considering getting this just because the 5a has been a let down in some areas, but I hope Asus keeps up with the smaller form factor, non-screen fingerprint sensor and great battery. I feel that is what the OG pixel was, but has strayed away from chasing Samsung and Apple
Nice phone Dave but what's better is that Casioak in your wrist! Love those watches and I own one myself, it's an intstant classic and the best selling G-Shock to date.
I've been waiting to upgrade to this phone from my S22 and wait for review about battery life, software support & camera quality, but now after watching this video I don't know anymore if it will worth to upgrade to this phone from my S22 which is have better display, better camera and more importantly 4 years OS update, the only downside of S22 is battery life not that great, just decent enough for my moderate usages. Other than that S22 is a great smartphone with compact size.
Snapdragon 870 would have been perfect for it
Would have kept the price lower too
I know right?! Also would be better for thermals and battery life. They should make a zenfone 9 lite with mid range chip.
Agreed, even a 7G1 or a Dimensity 1300/8100 would be perfect!
@@sushimshah2896 Yes! Would take this over bugxel a series any time
Wow! A phone that includes a charging brick and a headphone jack! Wonderful phone unboxing!
Straight to the point, I love it