Asus Zenfone 9 tipped to launch in India on August 23 as Asus 9z

Anurag — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:58:37 +0000

Last month, Asus Zenfone 9 debuted in select markets as probably the most pocket-friendly feature-packed handset. It boasts the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc, a gimbal-mounted main camera, an improved battery, and more. Today, a new leak suggests that the Zenfone 9 might also launch in India next week but with a different name. However, it will likely pack the same specs.

According to YouTuber Sahil Karoul, Asus might launch the Asus Zenfone 9 in India on August 23. The device is rumored to debut in the country as Asus 9z. The YouTuber’s claim is a bit hard to believe since Asus hasn’t posted a single teaser or scheduled any launch event yet, but it’s possible that it may launch the device silently, similar to how Google launched its Pixel 6a last month.

If we talk about the pricing, the Asus Zenfone 9 was launched in global markets with a price tag of EUR 799 which roughly converts to Rs 64,700. However, the Indian price of the device will be comparatively lower. Asus Zenfone 9 Price in India will likely be around Rs. 60,000-63,000.

Is it a good value for this price? Well, it depends on your needs. If you want a compact smartphone but don’t want to compromise on specs, this phone is made for you. However, the iPhone 13 Mini is also available at around the same price and it’s a decent smartphone.

To recall, Asus Zenfone 9 comes with a 5.9-inch FullHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device is backed up by a 4300mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The charger comes with the phone so you don’t need to purchase it separately.

Asus Zenfone 9 Roundup: Launch Date, Design, Specs, & Expected Price

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:03:55 +0000

Asus is one of the few Android OEMs that offer compact-sized flagship smartphones. The company entered this category last year with the launch of Zenfone 8 aka Asus 8z. The device has been confirmed to get a successor in Zenfone 9 (Asus 9z) later this week.

Ahead of the official announcement, the handset has leaked multiple times revealing almost everything about it. At the same time, Asus itself has also teased some of these features.

We have compiled everything that’s known about the upcoming Asus Zenfone 9 in this article. Let’s take a look at these details.

Asus Zenfone 9 Launch Date

The Asus Zenfone 9 (Asus 9z) is scheduled to launch on July 28. It will be made official via a live stream on the company’s official Youtube channel.

The live stream will begin at 9 PM GMT+8. In other words, it will start at 9 PM in Taipei, 9 AM in New York, 3 PM in Berlin, and 6:30 PM in New Delhi.

Asus Zenfone 9 Design

According to a leaked promotional video and press renders, the Asus Zenfone 9 (Asus 9z) will arrive with a new design. It will look more premium than the Zenfone 8 (Asus 8z).

The design of Zenfone 9 will be a fusion of Huawei and Apple’s current smartphone design languages. The handset will sport a flat metal frame and two giant circles on the rear panel housing the cameras. It will be IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

The phone’s display will have a punch-hole at the top left corner. While the screen’s chin will be comparatively larger than its forehead.

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The top side of the smartphone will include a 3.5mm headphone jack and a secondary microphone hole. Whereas, the bottom part will house a speaker grille, a USB Type-C port, a primary microphone hole, and a SIM card slot.

The left side of the device will be empty and the right side will nest a volume button and an accented power key with an embedded fingerprint sensor. Finally, it will arrive in four colors (black, white, blue, red) and there will be two official accessories (backpack mount, kickstand case).

Asus Zenfone 9 Specifications

The Asus Zenfone 9 (Asus 9z) will be built around a 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display. The screen will offer a resolution of FHD+ and up to a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone will be run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC and will be powered by a 4,300mAh battery. The chipset will likely be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As for software, it is expected to boot Android 12 with ZenUI.

The handset will come with a dual rear camera system and a 12MP front-facing camera. The rear camera setup will include a 6-axis gimbal OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide unit.

Other features of the smartphone will include dual stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IP68 rating, and 30W fast charging support. Last but not least, it is expected to come with 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.

Asus Zenfone 9 Expected Price

The Asus Zenfone 8 debuted at a starting price of €599 last year. On the other hand, rumors say that the Asus Zenfone 9 may retail at around €800-900.

It’s not known whether the rumored price is for the base variant or a higher version. For comparison, the Zenfone 9 maxed at €799 for the 16GB + 512GB memory configuration.

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