Continuing from last year’sZenfone 8Design, ASUS launched this timeZenfone 9Continuing the same design philosophy, the 5.9-inch body, which is perfect for one-handed use, incorporates a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with higher computing performance, while also further enhancing the camera functions that users frequently use, and integratingROG PhoneMany accessories expand the user experience of using functions.
In terms of hardware specifications, the ZenFone 9 continues the design of last year's ZenFone 8, targeting a width of less than 70mm and a length of less than 150mm. It maintains a small 5.9-inch screen design to capture the market demand for one-handed use. The screen uses a Samsung AMOLED panel that supports a 120Hz frame rate. The body adopts a flat rectangular design, making the ZenFone 9 approximately 8% smaller in size than the ZenFone 2.
The compact body is equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and the internal heat sink area has been increased to control the heat generated during frequent use, allowing the phone's performance to remain stable. The back cover uses a sandstone texture, providing an easier grip and resisting fingerprints. It is available in four styles: Midnight Black, Mirror Moon White, Meteorite Blue and Clear Sun Red.
The biggest difference this time is the main camera on the back, which features a 766-megapixel wide-angle lens equipped with a Sony IMX5000 sensor. It also incorporates a 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer, which promises to stabilize shots like an action camera. The camera also adds a shooting mode that can record light trails and other effects. The ultra-wide-angle lens uses a Sony IMX 363 sensor, offering 1200-megapixel resolution and a 4cm close-up. The front-facing camera features a 1200-megapixel sensor and a Sony IMX 663 sensor.
In addition, in addition to the power button that integrates fingerprint recognition, the body design also adds an operation function called "ZenTouch", allowing users to quickly activate Google Pay (Google Wallet) services or open specific apps through quick clicks, long presses, or touch slides. It also supports sliding operations for specific functions, such as sliding page content up and down when browsing the web. It also supports the double-tap back cover gesture function enabled through settings, which corresponds to quick operation options such as turning on the flashlight, capturing the screen, and opening the camera.
In other aspects, the memory is up to 16GB, the storage capacity is up to 256GB, and the battery capacity is increased to 4300mAh. Compared with the 8mAh battery capacity used in ZenFone 4000, it will be able to increase the battery life. It supports QC 4.0/PD 3.0 lightning fast charging. The phone itself also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top of the phone. The body also supports IP68 level waterproof and dustproof and dual stereo amplification system.
ASUS also plans to release a number of accessories for the ZenFone 9, including protective cases and mounting accessories that allow the phone to be hung on a backpack for convenient on-the-go photography, as well as CONNEX protective case accessories that extend functionality through modular use such as brackets and card holders.
建議售價方面，Zenfone 9配置8GB記憶體與128GB儲存容量版本為新台幣19990元，配置8GB記憶體與256GB儲存容量版本建議售價為新台幣21990元，而採16GB記憶體與256GB儲存容量版本建議售價則是新台幣25990元。
華碩預計從7月29日起率先透過全台華碩專賣店、ASUS Store及各大電商平台開放銷售Zenfone 9，並預計從8月1日起開放全通路上市。
