ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor 70
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 57/100. Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 54 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,640,834 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor 70
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1640834 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3012
- Lighter: 169g vs 178g
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor 70 received the same MobileRank rating — 57/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3012 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 54 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 9 leads Honor 70 by 100.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (73/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (49/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor 70?
Both devices scored 57/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS Zenfone 9 (73/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor 70?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor 70 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor 70?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor 70?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor 70?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.