Pros and Cons of Asus ZenFone 9

Asus ZenFone 9 officially debuts in the global market.  As a new smartphone, of course ZenFone 9 has a number of advantages and disadvantages that we should know.

Asus ZenFone 9 offers advantages, by using a mini cellphone screen in the midst of many Android smartphones that offer widescreen cellphones.

Then ZenFone 9 also uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 which is the latest chipset that offers improvements from the previous series.  No wonder this cellphone is claimed to be a competitor to the iPhone 13 Mini.

However, that does not mean that the Asus ZenFone 9 is without gaps, because there are several shortcomings of this cellphone.  Curious?  The following are the advantages and disadvantages of Asus ZenFone 9 that you need to know!

Advantages of Asus ZenFone 9

There are a number of advantages of ZenFone 9, which come from the specifications and performance of the ZenFone 9. These various advantages offered are an improvement from the Asus ZenFone 8 which was released in 2021 ago.

1. Minimalist HP Size

This latest Asus cellphone offers a minimalist design, even at first glance this cellphone is the size of an iPhone.  The dimensions of the HP are 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm with a weight of 169 grams.  The body uses a polymer material with an aluminum frame.

This minimalist design is even more beautiful, with a choice of Black, Blue, Red and Silver colors.  Mini design automatically affects the screen size.  ZenFone 9 has a 5.8-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

This is a distinct advantage, because ZenFone 9 is more convenient to carry anywhere because of its small size and light weight.  Even though it's mini, the body's durability is quite strong because the HP has pocketed the IP68 certification.

2. Use Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chipset

The next advantage of Asus ZenFone 9 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. This chipset was released in May 2022, and brings various improvements from the previous chipset series.

For example the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 can run up to 3.2 Ghz.  Then the CPU and GPU are 10% faster and 20% better performance per watt thanks to the support of the AI ​​engine in the processor and volumetric rendering technology.

Technology enables 8+ Gen 1 capable of capturing 8K HDR footage, Bokeh Engine for video, up to 200MP camera sensor, high-quality X65 5G modem and built-in device security from Qualcomm Secure.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset is combined with 8GB and 16GB of RAM, and 128GB and 256GB of memory.  So, it is certain that ZenFone 9 is able to provide strong performance to users.

3. Good Speakers

ZenFone 9 has stereo speakers on the bottom and top of the smartphone measuring 12 x 16 mm and 10 x 12 mm, respectively.  Both speakers are powered by a Qualcomm Aqstic WSA8835 amp so they can produce good sound quality.

Based on a review from GSM Arena, ZenFone 9 has good sound quality and does not break.  The sound quality is also as good as when users use the headphone jack to listen to songs or videos through this smartphone.

4. Autofocus Feature on All Cameras

Asus ZenFone has a 50M IMX766 main camera from Sony with f/1.9 aperture and OIS gimbal technology.  The camera is combined with a 12 MP ultrawide camera with f / 2.2 aperture.  As for the front camera, there is one camera with a 12 MP sensor with f/2.5 aperture.

The camera has several features, one of which is an auto focus or autofocus feature.  According to a review from GSM Arena, this feature is an added value for smartphones because this feature helps users get maximum photos.

In addition, the ZenFone 9 camera is also considered capable of stable video recording, thanks to the OIS gimbal technology on the smartphone.

5. Long Lasting Battery

Actually the ZenFone 9 battery is not too big, only 4,300 mAh, with 30W Fast Charging.  However, the durability of this smartphone is fairly high.  Still based on trials from GSM Arena, the battery can last 108 hours.

In addition, the battery can last 15 hours and 7 minutes when used for browsing, and 17 hours and 25 minutes when used to play videos.

Deficiency

Although it has many advantages, it does not mean that the Asus ZenFone 9 has no drawbacks.  There are at least 3 shortcomings that must be considered from this latest smartphone.

1. No Wireless Charging

As a flagship phone, Asus ZenFone 9 does not support wireless charging or Wireless Charging.  The battery must still be charged using a cable, making it less practical and reducing the value of the smartphone itself.

2. No Telephoto Camera Lens

The lack of ZenFone 9 is still related to the camera.  Asus ZenFone 9 is not supported by telephoto camera.  Whereas the function of a telephoto camera is usually to enlarge image capture, or what we are familiar with with the Zoom Camera feature.

3. Less Night Mode

Last is Night Mode or Night Mode.  The ZenFone 9 feature doesn't work optimally, on the Asus ZenFone 9. As a result, for those of you who like to take pictures at night or in a dark room, it seems less recommended to use this smartphone.

Well, that was information about the advantages and disadvantages of Asus ZenFone 9. Hopefully this cellphone can arrive in Indonesia soon, so for those of you who are interested in this cellphone, you can buy it immediately.

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