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Asus Zenfone 9
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Asus Zenfone 9

Released: 2022, July 28Price: $ 1,185.00 / £ 511.33 / € 456.94Status: Available. Released 2022, September 15

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Dual50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, gimbal OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 113° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Size5.9 inches, 84.4 cm, 2, (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelAsus Zenfone 9
Price$ 1,185.00 / £ 511.33 / € 456.94
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/211 Mbps, 5G 4.5/0.9 Gbps
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsStarry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Midnight Black
ModelsAI2202-1A006EU, AI2202, AI2202_B
Single12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, September 15
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Display831 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 - A version
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 - A version
Charging30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Released2022, July 28
Announced2022, July 28
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm (5.77 x 2.68 x 0.36 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-26.7 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1083092 (v9), GeekBench: 4338 (v5.1), GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Battery (old)Endurance rating 108h

Asus Zenfone 9 Overview

About Asus Zenfone 9 Asus Zenfone 9 is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Asus Zenfone 9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus Zenfone 9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 9?

The Asus Zenfone 9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 9.