The flagship devices for 2018 is almost complete. Almost every manufacturer already launched their top of the line smartphones.
Today, we’re comparing the best smartphones that were by ASUS and Samsung — the Zenfone 5Z and Galaxy S9.
While the Galaxy S9 evidently cost more than the Zenfone 5Z, we are curious how ASUS’ current flagship stacks up with Samsung’s. Can it actually be a worthy alternative to the Galaxy S9? That’s what we’re about to figure out in this ASUS Zenfone 5Z vs Samsung Galaxy S9 specs comparison.
| ASUS Zenfone 5Z | Samsung Galaxy S9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo ZenUI 5.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo Samsung Experience 9 |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ IPS 2246 x 1080 resolution ~401ppi 19:9 aspect ratio | 5.8-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED 2960 x 1440 pixel resolution ~568ppi 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | 2.8GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor | 2.9GHz Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB expandable via microSD up to 2TB | 64GB expandable via microSD up to 400GB |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel ZeniMoji | 8-megapixel AR Emoji |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (120-degree wide-angle) OIS 240fps slow-mo PDAF LED flash | 12-megapixel Dual pixel sensor f/1.5-f/2.4 OIS 960fps slow-mo PDAF dual-LED flash |
| Security | Fingerprint scanner Facial recognition | Fingerprint scanner Iris scanner Facial recognition |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, X20 Gigabit modem WiFi 802.11 ac, Hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX NFC GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou USB Type-C | 4G LTE, Cat. 18, up to 1.28Gbps WiFi 802.11 ac, Hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX NFC GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou USB Type-C |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Dual AKG speakers Dolby Atmos |
| Others | AI-powered camera modes | IP68 water and dust resistance Bixby 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 153 x 75.7 x 7.9mm | 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm |
| Weight | 155g | 168g |
| Colors | Meteor Silver Midnight Blue | Midnight Black Lilac Purple Coral Blue |
| Battery | 3300mAh battery Fast charge | 3000mah Li-Po non-removable battery Fast charge, Wireless charging |
| Price | Php29,995 | Php45,990 |
The Samsung Galaxy S9 clearly has a lot of advantages when compared to the ASUS Zenfone 5Z. But then again, it is Php16,000 more expensive than the latter.
For one, it has a sharper screen at QHD+ resolution and a better Super AMOLED display panel. Clearly, that’s miles better than the Full HD+ IPS panel found on the Zenfone 5Z.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 also has better cameras. The ASUS Zenfone 5Z might have a dual-camera setup at the back, but the Galaxy S9’s dual-aperture feature and 960fps slow-mo recording capability is a rare feat on any smartphone today.
See also: Xiaomi Black Shark vs ASUS Zenfone 5Z: Specs Comparison
But if you think about it, the ASUS Zenfone 5Z is still a really capable device. It might not have all the bells and whistles that the Galaxy S9 has, but it’s still a proper flagship smartphone.
This handset runs on a Snapdragon 845 chipset which is one of the fastest processors right now. To its benefit, it has 50% more RAM and twice the storage capacity when compared to the Galaxy S9.
Lastly, ASUS was able to squeeze in a slightly larger 3300mAh battery, which we expect to perform better than the Galaxy S9’s 3000mAh battery since it will be powering a lower-resolution screen.
To wrap it up, I think the ASUS Zenfone 5Z is going to be your practical option for its relatively affordable price of Php29,995. But if you want to go all out in features, plus a unique-looking smartphone that doesn’t look like another iPhone X copycat, then the Php45,990 Samsung Galaxy S9 is for you.