Introduction
Asus has finally launched the Asus Zenphone 9. It is a compact smartphone from the company and the successor of last year’s Zenfone 8. Besides, the device brings specs like Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera with a hybrid gimbal stabilizer.
In this post, we’ll go through the Asus Zenphone 9 specs and features. We’ll also talk about the smartphone’s availability and expected price in Nepal. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.
ASUS Zenphone 9 Specifications and Features
Design and Display
Asus Zenphone 9 features a 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The screen here has a 120Hz refresh rate, 1100 nits maximum brightness, and HDR10/10+ certification. Besides, the display also features Delta-E < 1 color accuracy, 151.9% sRGB color gamut, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Design-wise, the Zenphone 9 has a compact form factor and weighs around 169 grams. It comes with IP65/IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Furthermore, the smartphone comes in Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, and Starry Blue color options.
Performance
On the performance side, the Asus Zenphone 9 packs the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and is built using TSMC 4nm process. Moreover, you get up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256B of UFS 3.1 storage with the smartphone.
The Zenphone 9 further features a cooling system that uses a high-tech vapor chamber instead of heat pipes. There’s also an advanced heat spreader that uses copper, graphite sheets, and thermal paste for effective cooling.
Camera
For optics, the dual rear camera setup of the Zenphone 9 consist of a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with a 6-axis hybrid gimbal stabilizer. It allows the device to take blur-free and shake-free videos even when moving. Besides, there’s a 12MP Sony IMX363 ultrawide lens with 113° FOV and a 12MP Sony IMX663 front-facing camera.
The rear camera of the Zenphone 9 can take up to 8K UHD video at 24 fps with EIS, while the front camera caps at 4K/30fps.
Other Features
Powering the device is a 4300mAh battery that supports 30-watt fast charging. Moreover, you get the features like a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers with Dirac HD sound, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and NFC.
Other key specifications of the Asus Zenphone 9 are in the table below:
| Body | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm, 169 grams |
| Display | 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, 1100 nits brightness, HDR10+, 112% DCI-P3, 151.9% sRGB color gamut, Gorilla Glass Victus, |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) |
| RAM | up to 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | up to 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| OS | Android 12 |
| Back Camera |
Dual;
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| Front Camera |
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| Audio |
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| Connectivity | 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted) |
| Battery | 4300mAh, 30W fast charging |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, and Starry Blue |
ASUS Zenphone 9 Price and Availability
Talking about Asus Zenphone 9 price, the smartphone starts at $699 in the US and €799 in Europe for the same 8/128GB model. Pricing of other variants is yet to be announced.
Asus Zenphone 9 Price in Nepal (expected): Rs.95,000 (8/128GB)
| ASUS Zenphone 9 | Official Price | Price in Nepal [Expected] |
| 8/128GB | $699/€799 | Rs.95,000 |
Conclusion
Here, we’ve mentioned the Asus Zenphone 9 Price in Nepal (expected). Similarly, we’ve also listed the smartphone's specifications, features, and availability in the market. I hope you found the article helpful.
