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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher-capacity battery and a larger screen, the OnePlus 12R may be a good fit for you, plus it's more affordable. It also has better brightness capabilities and generally better video recording quality. However, if you prefer a more compact phone with a smaller screen, then the Asus Zenfone 9 could be your choice. Although it costs more, it offers a 3.5mm headphone jack, which the OnePlus doesn't have, without compromising much on the camera and video features. Both run Android but vary in aspects like screen quality and performance, with the OnePlus 12R slightly ahead in these areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus Zenfone 9
- The Asus Zenfone 9 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12R.
Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
- Good for taking photos
- Fair for recording videos
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
6.2
7.5
The OnePlus 12R has good overall camera quality, while the Asus Zenfone 9 has only fair overall camera quality.
The Asus Zenfone 9 has a reputation for a fair selfie camera, which is largely considered subpar for the category, while the OnePlus 12R offers better selfie camera quality. Each has drawbacks in various important camera aspects, such as poor dynamic range and low light performance for the Asus Zenfone 9 and lacklustre camera versatility for the OnePlus 12R.
Photo Quality
6.0
7.4
The OnePlus 12R takes good photos, while the Asus Zenfone 9 takes only fair photos.
The Asus Zenfone 9 and the OnePlus 12R both take poor photos; the former has a fair rating for selfie quality and its photo software experience, limiting its ability to capture well-processed images, while the latter, despite having a good rating for selfie quality, also falls short in photo dynamic range and low light performance, affecting overall photo quality.
Screen Size
The Asus Zenfone 9 has a screen size of 5.9 inches and the OnePlus 12R is 6.78 inches.
Cost
$700
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus Zenfone 9 has a price of $700 and the OnePlus 12R costs $500.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
6.4
6.6
The OnePlus 12R and Asus Zenfone 9 both have only fair videos.
The Asus Zenfone 9 takes fair videos, supported by good video stabilization and mic quality, but is held back by poor performance in dynamic range and low light situations. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12R, despite having good stabilization and dynamic range, still produces poor videos overall due to other factors not mentioned here.
Battery
7.8 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Asus Zenfone 9 has 7.8 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life.
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How the Asus Zenfone 9 and the OnePlus 12R compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus Zenfone 9 | OnePlus 12R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Asus | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 15, 2022 | February 13, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 5.9" | 6.78" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2780 x 1264 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 445 | 450 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8+G1 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.8 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.77" x 2.68" | 6.43" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.96 oz | 7.76 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 89 | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Side | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Sunset Red, Starry Blue | Iron Grey, Cool Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Robert Triggs | March 2023
"The Asus Zenfone 9 is a compact device that still packs more than enough power under the hood. It's compact size, Bluetooth and audio features (including a headphone jack!), and hardware gestures combine to offer a package that does enough differently to warrant your attention."
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About ASUS
Asus is a well-known player in the mobile world, and in the past few years it has been known for covering specific niches in the smartphone market. Their Zenfone line of devices appeal to small phone enthusiasts, by providing very well-rounded and capable phones at a package that is not too large to operate with one hand – something hard to find in modern Android smartphones. Conversely, their ROG line of devices cater to mobile gamers, by providing a slew of hardware and software features, specifically tailored to enhance the mobile gaming experience. Additionally, Asus is one of the only manufacturers left that continues to include headphone jacks in their lineup of phones, a feature that has become exceedingly rare in today's market.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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