In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) and Samsung Galaxy Note9. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | ZS620KL | SM-N960F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 153 mm | 161.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Width | 75.65 mm | 76.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater width than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Depth | 7.7 mm | 8.8 mm | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Weight | 155 g | 201 g | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Body Colour | Midnight blue | Meteor silver | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | - | 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS+ | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.2" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2246 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Display Format | - | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 516 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better pixel density than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Aspect Ratio | 18:5:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 550 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
Display Features | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Auto Colour Temperature, Smart Screen On | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass), smudge-resistant oleophobic coating | - |
PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Samsung Exynos 9 | |
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Processor Number | - | 9810 | |
Clock Speed | - | 2.7 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
User Memory | - | 108.9 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.55" | Both phones have the same camera sensor size. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | Night HDR | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Beauty mode, Auto mode, super resolution mode, GIF animation function, Real-Time Beautification, Real-time Protrait, Time Lapse (with power saving mode) | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Dual Pixel technology, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, RAW image capture, 4-axis optical image stabilisation, Instant cameras switching, Live Emoji, 8 filters, AI Photo Learning, 32s long exposure | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better second camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 3-axis electronic image stabilisation | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.6" | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | Night HDR | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Beauty mode, Auto mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Camera Features (Front) | PixelMaster camera, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), 8 filters | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has larger battery capacity than ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL). |
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Fast Charging Technology | BoostMaster Fast Charging | - | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
Talk Time | - | 1740 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.1 Oreo | |
User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 5.0 | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | ASUS BoostMaster technology, Hi-Res audio, DTS Headphone:X | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, AudioWizard, NXP Smart AMP technology, ASUS Noise Reduction technology, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 1 year), Dual Smart AMP, Dual noise-cancelling microphones, AI Charging, AI Boost, ZeniMoji | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function |
OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable, ASUS ZenEar S Hi-Res earphone with microphone | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |