ASUS Zenfone 10 vs OnePlus 9
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 1,157,244); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
OnePlus 9
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $729
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the OnePlus 9, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (50/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, OnePlus 9 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 1157244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $729 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads OnePlus 9 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the OnePlus 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.