Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 9: A Detailed Comparison of Two Android Flagships
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro emerges as the stronger all-rounder. Its significantly brighter display, faster 90W charging, and impressive endurance rating outweigh the Zenfone 9’s compact size. However, those prioritizing pocketability and a unique user experience will find the Zenfone 9 compelling.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Asus Zenfone 9 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 - A version |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 - A version |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/211 Mbps, 5G 4.5/0.9 Gbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 - C version | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, April 24 | 2022, July 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, April 30 | Available. Released 2022, September 15 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 73.1 x 8.2 mm (6.33 x 2.88 x 0.32 in) | 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm (5.77 x 2.68 x 0.36 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~444 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~445 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~92.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.9 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 720Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Extreme (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 50 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 |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Pantone Validated Colour and Skin Tones | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f2.0, 73mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | - |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | - | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG | USB Type-C, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless 5W reverse wired | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh | Li-Po 4300 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Pantone: Shadow, Dazzling Blue , Sparkling Grape | Starry Blue, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Midnight Black |
| Models | XT2507-1 | AI2202-1A006EU, AI2202, AI2202_B |
| Price | € 399.00 / $ 515.00 / £ 445.00 / ₹ 27,599 | £ 619.99 |
| SAR EU | 0.90 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 108h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.7 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1083092 (v9) GeekBench: 4338 (v5.1) GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| EU LABEL | ||
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| Battery | 67:47h endurance, 1000 cycles | - |
| Energy | Class A | - |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class B | - |
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Significantly brighter display for outdoor visibility
- Much faster 90W wired charging
- Superior battery endurance and active use time
- Likely larger and less pocketable design
- Potential for more aggressive image processing
Asus Zenfone 9
- Extremely compact and pocketable form factor
- Efficient Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor
- Potentially superior image quality and computational photography
- Lower display brightness
- Slower 30W wired charging
Display Comparison
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro boasts a substantial advantage in display brightness, reaching a measured 1595 nits compared to the Zenfone 9’s 831 nits. This makes the Edge 60 Pro far more usable outdoors under direct sunlight. While the Zenfone 9’s display has an infinite (nominal) contrast ratio, the lower peak brightness is a significant drawback. Neither specification details refresh rate, but both are expected to offer at least 120Hz given their flagship status. The Edge 60 Pro’s larger screen size, while not specified, will likely offer a more immersive viewing experience for video and gaming.
Camera Comparison
Both devices are listed as having Photo/Video capabilities, but detailed camera specifications are absent. The absence of sensor size information makes a direct comparison difficult. However, given Asus’s history with the Zenfone line, it’s likely the Zenfone 9 prioritizes image quality and computational photography. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro, while potentially offering higher megapixel counts, may lean towards a more saturated and processed image style. The lack of detail regarding OIS and lens apertures prevents a definitive assessment of low-light performance.
Performance
Both phones utilize 4nm chipsets, but differ in architecture. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro features the Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Extreme, employing a tri-cluster configuration with Cortex-A715 cores, while the Asus Zenfone 9 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, featuring a Cortex-X2 prime core. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is known for its excellent efficiency and sustained performance, but the Dimensity 8350 Extreme’s higher clock speeds (3.35 GHz vs 3.19 GHz) suggest potential for peak performance gains. The Zenfone 9’s smaller size may present thermal challenges, potentially leading to more aggressive throttling under sustained load. RAM specifications are missing for both, but both are expected to ship with LPDDR5X.
Battery Life
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro’s battery life is a clear winner, achieving a measured endurance rating of 67:47 hours and an active use score of 16:14 hours. This significantly surpasses the Zenfone 9’s 108-hour endurance rating (which is a less granular metric). The Edge 60 Pro also boasts significantly faster charging at 90W wired, utilizing PD3.0, compared to the Zenfone 9’s 30W wired charging with PD3.0, PPS, and QC4. While both offer 5W reverse wired charging, the Edge 60 Pro adds 15W wireless charging, providing greater flexibility. The Edge 60 Pro’s 1000 cycle battery claim suggests a focus on long-term battery health.
Buying Guide
Buy the Motorola Edge 60 Pro if you need a phone with a vibrant, bright display for media consumption, require extremely fast charging, and value long-lasting battery life. Buy the Asus Zenfone 9 if you prioritize a truly compact and pocketable design, prefer a more minimalist software experience, and don't mind slightly slower charging speeds in exchange for a smaller footprint.