ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor WIN RT2

The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 57/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 238g).

The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone 9

Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 36
Battery 30
Portability 66
Value for money 28

Honor WIN RT2

Performance 98
Display 97
Camera 58
Battery 78
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 238g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1640834
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (97/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 24 points higher (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (66/100 vs 31/100).

ASUS Zenfone 9: The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Honor WIN RT2: The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS Zenfone 9 Honor WIN RT2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1640834 4040013
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3104
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 12070 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 / ZenUI Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 10000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69/IP69K
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm
Weight 169 g 238 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
36
camera

Honor WIN RT2

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone 9

  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Honor WIN RT2

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3104
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
97
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone 9

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Honor WIN RT2

  • 12070 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor WIN RT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
57/100
1640834 AnTuTu
Honor WIN RT2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +59.4%
4040013 AnTuTu

Honor WIN RT2 leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone 9

$699

Honor WIN RT2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (58/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (66/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 24 points (81/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor WIN RT2?

The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor WIN RT2?

The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.