Asus unveiled its new flagship smartphone Zenfone 9 on Thursday 28th July globally. The Asus Zenfone 9 is packed with flagship features in its compact size.
The details about the pricing and availability of Asus Zenfone 9 in Nepal are yet to be revealed. Asus hasn’t announced anything regarding the Zenfone 9 price in Nepal.
Will Asus launch the Zenfone 9 in Nepal? We will know that in a matter of time. Let’s take a look at its impressive specs.
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Asus Zenfone 9 Specifications
Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)
Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Silver
Build Quality: Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus protection at the front, polymer back, matt finish
Display: 5.9 inch Super AMOLED FHD+ (1080 x 2400)pixels, 20:9 ratio (~445 ppi density), 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak brightness), 84.6% screen-to-body ratio
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), Octa-core (1×3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510), Adreno 730
Rear Camera: Dual Camera Setup
- 50 MP, Sony IMX 766 sensor, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS
- 12 MP, Sony IMX 363, f/2.2, 113° (ultrawide), 1/2.93″, 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera: 12 MP, Sony IMX 663 sensor f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Software: ZenUI based on Android 12
Battery: 4300 mAh, Fast charging 30W
Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock
Speakers: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
RAM and Storage: LPDDR5 RAM With UFS 3.1 storage, (no MicroSD card slot)
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 16/256 GB
Connectivity and other features: 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Wifi, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP 68 water, and dust resistance
Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, proximity, compass, accelerometer
Price: Starting at EUR 799
Display
The Asus Zenfone 9 comes with 5.9 inch display which is no exception to the last year’s Zenfone 8. It has an 84.6% screen-to-body ratio. We get a Super AMOLED FHD+ (1080 x 2400) pixels display with a 120 refresh rate.
However, it is not an LTPO panel i.e it doesn’t change the refresh rate according to the content or app you are using on your smartphone. So, you may want to switch the refresh rate manually. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio and 445 ppi.
Moreover, the display is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus. The display supports HDR 10+ and can reach up to 1100 nits of peak brightness.

The above data shows the display of the Zenfone 9 is quite good along with the iPhone 13 mini and Samsung Galaxy S22. Overall, the Zenfone 9 has an impressive compact display along with its competitors.
Performance
The Zenfone 9 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) octa-core processor with Adreno 730 GPU. For those who don’t know the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm.
No doubt the CPU performance is better than last’s year Zenfone 8. Moreover, Asus claims the thermal size is now 230 percent larger in Zenfone 9 than in its predecessor to improve its performance.

The above data shows the Asus Zenfone 9 is right up there with its competitors. However, it is still a bit falling behind the iPhone 13 mini in terms of performance. The new Adreno GPU is said to deliver 10% faster GPU clock speeds and 30% GPU power reduction. Furthermore, you will be able to play high-intensive games like PUBG, Call Of Duty Overall, and other games at high settings.
With that said it is yet to be seen how the Zenfone 9 handles thermals while performing the highly intensive tasks. We can see an almost 10 % of CPU performance boost in the Asus Zenfone 9 because of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset as compared to last year’s 888 processor.
Battery
Talking about the upgrade of the Asus Zenfone 9 over last year’s Zenfone 8 the camera and battery performance seem to have significant improvement.
We get a 4300 mAh cell in Zenphone 9 which is massive for this size of a smartphone. It is an improvement from last year’s 4000 mAh battery. It supports 30 watts of fast wired charging.

The battery performance of the Zenfone 9 is really impressive. It will easily give you a full day of use even with heavy intensive tasks and gaming. Resource
Camera
One of the major highlights of the Asus Zenfone 9 is its new camera system. Speaking of camera we are getting a New Sony IMX 766 sensor in the Zenfone 9 which is a significant upgrade from last year’s Sony IMX 686 sensor in Zenfone 8.
We also get an improved ultrawide camera 12 MP ultrawide camera in Zenphone 9 which has Sony IMX363 sensor Similarly, Asus has added 6 hybrid gimbal stabilization camera systems in the new Zenfone 9 which helps to take great stable videos.
Asus has claimed to improve the camera performance of the Zenfone 9 significantly. Will it be able to compete with its competitors? Well, it’s yet to be seen.
Other Specs
Asus has announced to provide 2 major OS updates including Android 13 and 14, and at least 2 years of security updates. Well, it’s not good as some of its rivals like Samsung and OnePlus are not bad either.
My research shows the speakers of the Zenfone 9 are not the loudest in the industry but it produces some decent quality audio. The Zenfone 9 runs on Android 12 with Zen UI. For most of the part, it gives the Stock Android experience. Similarly, the one-hand mode is well-optimized and easy to use. We get DDR5 RAM with UFS 3.1 storage.
Asus Zenfone 9 Price In Nepal and Availability
Looking at its price the Asus Zenfone 9 will be competing in the upper midrange smartphone categories along with the likes of the iPhone 13 mini and Xiaomi 12. Its price has increased dramatically by EUR 200 as compared to last year’s Zenfone 8. The current world’s economic situation also may have impacted Zenfone 9 price in International smartphone markets.
Asus hasn’t confirmed the launch of the Zenfone 9 in Nepal. The official price of the base variant (8/128 GB) of Asus Zenfone 9 is EUR 799. If Zenfone 9 is launched in Nepal the price of the base variant is expected to be around NPR 98,000.
Asus Zenfone 9 | Official Price (EUR) | Expected Price In Nepal |
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8/128 GB | EUR 799 | NPR 98,000 |
8/256 GB | EUR 849 | NPR 105,000 |
16/256 GB | EUR 899 | NPR 110,000 |
Note: Above is a list of the official price of the Asus Zenfone 9 as announced by Asus in international smartphone markets. The price and availability may differ according to your region.
Also, check out the latest Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Price in Nepal.
Pros and Cons
The Asus Zenfone is a really good smartphone. However, the perfect smartphone doesn’t exist. Asus have claimed to improve the battery life and camera performance significantly more than its predecessors. To some extent it is true.
With that said, my research shows its camera performance is still lagging behind the competitors despite its improvement. The iPhone 13 mini and Xiaomi 12 are still ahead of Zenfone 9 in the camera section.
Pros | Cons |
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Excellent Display | No Wireless Charging Support |
Flagship Performance with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Decent Speakers |
Amazing Battery Performance | 2 years of software and security updates |
IP 68 water and dust resistance | Average camera performance as compared to the competitors |
3.5mm headphone jack | No MicroSD card slot |
5G Support | No Telephoto Camera |
Improved camera with 6 hybrid gimbal stabilization camera system on the main camera | No Wireless Charging |
Conclusion
The device looks pleasingly small like last year’s Zenfone 8 but some specs have been improved dramatically.

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chipset
- Improved Camera with 6 hybrid gimbal stabilization system
- Battery Performance has significantly improved compared to last year’s Asus Zenfone 8.
Overall the Asus Zenphone 9 seems to be really impressive with its gorgeous display, premium design, and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset on the top. The battery performance of the Zenfone 9 makes it one of the toughest competitors in this price segment.
Asus claimed to improve the camera performance of the Zenfone 9 significantly. It is the best Zenfone phone from Asus till 2022. Can it be able to compete with the likes of the iPhone 13 mini and Xiaomi 12? The Zenfone 9 price in Nepal is not announced or confirmed by Asus. Will Asus launch the Zenfone 9 in Nepal unlike its predecessor this time? Well, it’s yet to be seen.
FAQs
Is Zenfone 9 available in Nepal?
Asus hasn’t confirmed the launch of the Zenfone 9 in Nepal. Asus hasn’t announced anything regarding the launch of the Zenfone 9 in Nepal. The details about the pricing and availability of Zenfone 9 in Nepal are yet to be revealed officially.
What is the price of the Asus Zenfone 9 in Nepal?
Asus hasn’t confirmed the launch of the Zenfone 9 in Nepal. The official price of the base variant (8/128 GB) of Asus Zenfone 9 is EUR 799. If Zenfone 9 is launched in Nepal the cost of the base variant is expected to be around NPR 98,000.
Asus Zenfone 9 | Official Price (EUR) | Expected Price In Nepal |
---|---|---|
8/128 GB | EUR 799 | NPR 98,000 |
8/256 GB | EUR 849 | NPR 105,000 |
16/256 GB | EUR 899 | NPR 110,000 |
Does Zenfone 9 support 5G?
Yes, the Zenfone 9 supports 5G. The Zenfone 9 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset which is a flagship and 5G capable processor.