Asus Zenfone 9: The New Compact King!

Most underrated phone of the year so far. Love this thing.
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[@mkbhd]

9:28 Glass is glass, and glass breaks 😉

[@ggleonel5173]

1st

[@ggleonel5173]

Yooo I am this early

[@ggleonel5173]

Let me make my 3rd comment

[@prasunsadhukhan]

💯

[@mdchowdhury5195]

Please stop Ur video cc

[@TechPhD]

Having a proper "compact" android phone is definitely going to make a lot of people happy I think.

[@deivytrajan]

To be fair, the camera is still underperforming. The smallest Android worth buying is 6 inch, something like S22, it does zoom lense as well + amazing software support. I went with Iphone 13 mini and it's insane, the only downside being lacking the 3rd camera :(

[@TomTheXboxSeriesX]

@MrBeast Secret Channel shut up

[@ben_west]

Yeah I was looking for one but couldn't pull the trigger on any. Ended up going slightly bigger. I'm curious if they will keep this up. Tempted by zen phone especially if they keep making a compact option.

[@epicmaster833]

Agree

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

Just get a LG V60 sry I meant V40 😳

[@AuthenTech]

I loooove the smaller size. Really can’t wait (and hope) more phones move in this direction.

[@SoorajSuseelan10001]

This Mr Steve Jobs was preaching back his days.. smaller phones

[@Locomamonk]

and headphone jack

[@oogwaythesussyturtle]

sadly, i just don't think companies going for compact phone now simply cuz not a lot of people buy them. just take apple for eg, they tried mini phones for 2 years but they gave up on the upcoming series cuz of the poor sales of those mini phones. and we r talking about apple, which sells like 150 million devices in year, can't get good sales out of their mini phones, so there is no way an android brand would be confident to make such phones. asus is an exception, i know but then again zenfone aren't exactly known for their sale figures. asus just picked up a niche of small phone market, and tried to satisfy the customers of that niche, just like with their rog phones which i think is respectable.

[@a.m.9357]

Me too. Just fed up and annoyed of all those huge 6.5" slabs.

[@goodgoing4615]

noo please no.i hate small phones

[@udinsalam4751]

I want this badly!!! Thanks ASUS for a groundbreaking for making compact smartphone. Hopefully we can see more smartphone brands moving toward this direction.

[@ancientslav4863]

After iPhone deleted the mini, and my S10e gets slower with each update, its refreshing to see a sub 6 inch flagship - OLED, 120hz etc...+ stereo + jack!!!!!

[@danialchiuppi8083]

😊

[@danialchiuppi8083]

This is almost like the first Zenfone right down to the faded red case. That's right the speakers last 6 months. I have had Zenfone 1 to 4 everyone needed speakers replaced in 6 months. This problem to date has not been changed. Watching movies could be good due to gaming but no 4k. In all this phone has really only changed shape and dumped some blotwear. You need to get the extended warranty too. Customer service is crap with out it. Guaranteed you will use it several times Plus Asus will only accept broken phones for service in a large UPS BOX yes it's specified. My last service on warrenty was 75.00 to ship.

[@udinsalam4751]

@@danialchiuppi8083 good to know this. thanks

[@grzegorzlisiecki5033]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Asus for: 1) Keeping charger in the package, 2) Keeping 3,5 mm jack in, 3) Building a flagship phone in a small body. I just love it!

[@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321]

No SD card -1

[@thineshkumar7360]

u forgot the free case!

[@Sami_WTF]

Its not a flagship phone. It can be classified as a budget phone

[@Joshpower57]

@@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321 Sony is the only one with that now for flagships and they are hitting crazy price levels.

[@typedef_]

@@Sami_WTF No. 800 euros is not "budget". "Oh, look at me I'm rich".

[@TKDVL]

I love how the lights are laid out in the background to match the Zenfone's camera module, a nice detail!

[@mandywaynick8725]

I noticed that like a minute in, was wondering if anyone else caught it

[@vladdydaddy6954]

High probability MKBHD will like that comment

[@RogueHetero]

100% international. Nice touch like you said

[@thexht7927]

Haha I'm so happy that I don't notice it

[@JOHNCENA-kp9sd]

Searching for this comment, sharp👏

[@bhagirathpriyavrat821]

I just hope this sells well so that we get more of these kinds of phones

[@ev.c6]

LOL. Probably won't sell. This is for very specific markets.

[@Jasiel.95]

So buy it

[@xbr123]

Zenfone 8 was the same compact phone and it sold good, otherwise you wouldn't be seeing Zenfone 9.

[@ChodeMaster]

@@ev.c6 it's a great phone, it definitely will.

[@PerStianDigranes]

I've got the zenfone 8, loving it! If they continue to make these the zenfone 10 might be my next phone (if they keep it in the "compact" size) As of now no reason to upgrade.

[@TheGodEmperorOfMankind_]

I like how 5.9'' is mini now, I remember when the norm was 3-5"

[@yashkapoor970]

Asus is doing really good as a company. They are constantly innovating and creating great products for the consumers. Other companies should learn from Asus. Its sad that phones like Zenfone 9 won't get the recognition due to competitive pricing, but still its a really good device with clean software and unique design. (always love they keep the 3.5mm jack)

[@KOKOBC]

fr, perfect phone imo

[@aquaposeidon9464]

@@TheLeisku did you say that the sound quality on Bluetooth is better than wired?

[@5iwot5]

Completely agree, and not only in the phone space, but laptops too for example!

[@TheLeisku]

@@aquaposeidon9464 yes 20-40 euros base earphones (no gaming) shit

[@idrisie6720]

@@aquaposeidon9464 enough to make me didn't trust him lmao. No Bluetooth headphones can compare with wired monitoring headphone

[@SiddhantSawhney]

I really wish/hope Asus gets good sales numbers. They've been closely listening to customer feedback and incorporating it with every device. Very few companies are doing that now which makes it even more important that such practices by Asus are encouraged, promoted and supported. I really love what they've done with the Zenfone 9 here. Wishing them all the luck with this one

[@sanku1999]

It doesn't help their devices price out mid-range buyers. Those are the ones who love and look out for features other than enthusiast crowd and Asus have excluded them from their product.

[@蘿莉至上]

@@sanku1999 You may forget Rog phone

[@yeejay6396]

@@sanku1999 Buddy there are those that still want flagship spec devices but don't want one the size of a flat brick. Also, Asus ROG dude. If you want an enthusiast device get a Sony Xperia lol

[@yeejay6396]

@@蘿莉至上 Looks like he did. He just was a brand and phone and decided to talk to a wall. Lol

[@richard35791]

Except software update

[@Exbelior]

Great Video! I really like the Zenfone 9 and that sound hat 9:25 scared the hell out of me hahah

[@carticactus]

same I got so spooked lmfao

[@stvwbr]

What is it saying??

[@poodzmando]

Seeing how far I had to scroll to see this makes me wonder how many of these commenters even watched the whole video...

[@kylewilliams8028]

I'm wondering if that was a legit error or intentional. But I don't know what that robotic voice was saying anyway lol

[@ws8672]

I had my AirPods in. Freaked me out. Thought someone was talking to me lol

[@albaraa2692]

omg this reminds me of the compact king in 2019 s10e it is totally usable and working great also until now and it is great to mention it after nearly 4 years now!

[@joyestel]

Hi, I know I'm 1 year late😅, but I am typing this on my s10e. I just wanted to support your comment. It still is a great phone, and compact, one of my favourites. Too bad I dropped it soooo many times that eventually I shattered its camera on a rock (pockets on girls' pants are absurdly small). It was very durable though, and I really regret breaking it....

[@markhenderson123]

I was trying so hard to figure out why the lights in the back were made into an "8" with the Zenfone 9; then at 10:20 I finally realized it was the camera design. I love these little touches!!

[@twisted1774]

not just that, I think the large earbud in the second shelf on the left looks like a "9". I could be over-analyzing though haha

[@markhenderson123]

@@twisted1774 I didn't even see that! I see it now though!

[@thebeerministry]

@@twisted1774 man i thought that a black colored toilet paper

[@sabinusgonsalves8022]

It's for the size of cameras

[@joelswanson7826]

I just love how cute they look, they're so fun

[@noname-sk6zk]

The back of the Zenfone 9 kind of gives me Nexus 5 vibes with how big the cameras are compared to the rest of the back of the phone. This is a really awesome compact phone, I wish we had more like it.

[@hummerfan100]

This exactly. I love that it shares so much with the Nexus 5, the camera, the soft touch plastic, the sharper screen edges...

[@TheChiraagG]

Dbrand skin with Nexus lettering when?

[@vaibhavgodse434]

That's exactly what I thought. I had a Nexus 5 n can't stop thinking of it after seeing this 👌🏼.

[@jaye3]

I was just about to type this lol I even had a dbrand skin on mine that was the exact same red

[@MrSaravananSMKKB]

Seeing that they moved away from the HEAVY bloatwares! in their 5 series (my dad had) to do this, is really astonishing. The price, features... everything is nailed so well. Asus definitely had been listening to the community (unlike many that still aren't). Definitely loving the compact trend that is growing as years pass.

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

It looks like Asus is paying attention to the costumer. Good to see! I really liked the Zenphone 8, I would've bought it if they sold it where I live and if I could afford it. While it's still not perfect, the 9 feels like a real upgrade on the 8, which is refreshing to see.

[@Sikalafo82]

they all pay attention in the beginning hey

[@lNahil]

Anyone else got scared shitless at around 9:20 ? I swear the voice sounded like it was coming from right outside my window and for a second I thought I was getting robbed.

[@Hexagonn_scot]

Yooooo. I had to pause the video to come check the comments

[@DamianBrown]

I saw your comment exactly as I heard this in the video 😅

[@pronto3_]

bruh i thought it was a fire alarm

[@vishalmalhotra7602]

I always admire their attention to details while placing props at the background. I loved how the two circular light-stands are perfectly staged enunciating the phone's camera layout 🙌

[@pointservicephone1049]

That is exactly what I was going to write. But you already did 😊😉

[@sushimshah2896]

Also the 9 on its side/horizontal

[@KennyAwere34]

Haha I thought it was trying to say it was a ZenFone 8 Lite

[@trevintrogimon6844]

@@pointservicephone1049 me too..😂😂

[@vrixmorr]

How does it taste?

[@hockeybuzz555]

This is probably the first phone that reminds me of the 1st gen 2013 Moto X. Compact design, soft touch back, mostly stock software with just a few quality of life features added. Though compared to the mediocre Moto X cameras, these cameras actually seem quite nice. This seems like the perfect phone for people who loved the OG Moto X.

[@fyasin4877]

Moto X was super cool. Too bad did not last long

[@ricardorezende9991]

It’s a shame that Asus will provide only 2 years of software updates to this phone. That’s the only real downside I can see about it. Makes me wanna buy the iPhone 13 Mini instead.

[@DesertTriDad]

Ah Moto x nostalgia

[@Arturito2017]

@@ricardorezende9991 they said 2+ maybe if enough people buy it they will keep updating it.

[@suryavishwanath8564]

@@ricardorezende9991 it depends on the no if products being purchased..if enough people buys them, then company may change the policies to 3-4 years of update also.

[@TheJoeMB]

The ring lights in the back are modelled around the camera hump design at the rear. So cool.

[@BrotherHalal]

Yea I noticed too, this channel is no joke.

[@arpanghosh664]

In so many years after analysing every phone what I can conclude is ASUS is understanding the users and making something which consumers really wanted for so long that's how a company should work on their products rather than keeping people thirsty for their upcoming products which may/may not meet the expectations ✌🏻

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

100% agree. You would think Google, having all the data and money in the world, would be able to see the info and feedback that people want on their phones (Full disclosure, I paraphrased that line from another commentor) but instead they send out half baked software, useless fingerprint sensor, etc. Unfortunately, I think the limited two-year software updates on the ZF9 will turn a lot of people off. I always wonder why they can’t give more, maybe politics or money?

[@arpanghosh664]

@@hhhmmmmmmmm Money and many other factors one of them would be like going more or less hand in hand with their rivalry...

[@jacobwilliams2436]

Asus is starting to seem like a very interesting player

[@HolgerNestmann]

I think sony was on a similar train with limited success. It is great to have this though, hopefully people find it when they shop around

[@ddonuts444]

They could do a bit better with software updates though. 2 years of support is awful and I bet that’ll be the real deciding factor for whether I’ll be forced to upgrade early

[@BolusTube]

This phone ticks all the boxes and more. I'm extremely impressed. I would love to buy it right now if my current phone wasn't less than 1 year old.

[@RogueHetero]

On this exact same boat

[@richie1999]

Same here. Bought a new phone in May 2022

[@fatsebbe]

Same here. I think the down sides of this phone is like the easiest to forgive that I've seen in any phone.

[@7himmy]

What about software updates? As excited as I am about this compact phone, I've read Asus doesn't give software updates after 2 years.. is it going to be the same with this?

[@RamyWarda]

Same here. Rocking the 13 pro max still. But it’s super tempting. I flip between android and iPhone all the time, not committed to either or…

[@nothere572]

Happy to see Asus making compact phones still! The design reminds me a lot of the Nexus 5 from years ago.

[@gus473]

With a HEADPHONE JACK! 🎉🍻👍🏼😎

[@toaster98]

I k ew the design looked familiar. Oh how I miss the nexus 5

[@rfx8459]

Asus made the Nexus 5 too didnt they? (Edit: was LG nvm)

[@86joeperri]

Damn do I miss my nexus 5...

[@SwatBeatsOfficial]

My all-time favorite phone

[@zno3177]

Who else came back here after the Smartphone awards?

[@sindhujha3725]

Idid 😅

[@naytharwin3807]

Did it win?

[@chanhkhiemtran9010]

@@naytharwin3807 yep

[@K1ngq4t]

😅

[@Q.b-mi1pq]

I did

[@natanielfarzan]

I've been using the S10e for awhile now and I've really enjoyed it so far. The Zenfone 9 seems to have several of the same features as the S10e that I enjoy (size, fingerprint sensor, headphone jack). This looks like a really compelling upgrade! Also, props to Asus for holding out with that headphone jack!

[@toddflanagan5531]

My same thoughts!

[@d3vastat0r89]

I think Dave2D said it's around $700 or something similar, with 2-year support?? That would rule it out in my mind.

[@motttta]

That was exactly what I was going to say. This seems like the perfect upgrade.

[@HNedel]

A microSD slot is missing to make it a true spiritual successor to the S10e

[@Danilio.]

@@HNedel exactly

[@JKrepJC]

100% this will be my next phone now! Thanks for the review! Headphone jack! Gimbal in the camera! Nice battery. Nice processor! Smaller form factor. Perfect!

[@sketos_d]

How is it?

[@igor240898433]

Same here! Can't wait to get mine!

[@HueghMungus]

@@igor240898433 Me too, I will get this in Black Friday or whenever they have a discount. Seems like a good phone, and much better than samsung's

[@Sierra_mike]

Any updates guys? How's this phone?

[@JKrepJC]

I've read reviews online about it not working well for carriers in the U.S. I'm also waiting for a black Friday type promotion... However, I am concerned about committing to the phone with the reviews

[@old-dream-left-behind]

I have an iPhone 13 Mini (in RED too). But, if I didn't got this phone and I was still looking for a phone... this would be it. I love this thing, it's gorgeous, it's got great battery life (...can't say the same for my 13 mini), it's got a descent camera and a good price. I would like wireless charging though, but still. Love this thing. Also, 9:24 - I don't know what in the world that noise was but it scared the crap out of me. EDIT: Turns out, it's just Zack reminding us that _"glass is glass and glass will break"_ from the void.

[@pedroassis2777]

What in the world was that??? I thought someone had broken in my house. Took my headphones out real fast.

[@_Digitalguy]

Just for info, this phone is exactly the same size are the regular iPhone 13 but with bigger bezels and a slightly smaller screen.

[@vasevg_official]

noise - its our beloved Zack with "Glass is glass..." phrase with robovoice touch

[@xsleep1]

9:24 Can't quite make out what is said but I thought the aliens had arrived. Cool.

[@mikaeldgk]

Was searching a comment about it, what the heck was that? Scared the crap out of me

[@Soundwave857]

I'm so amazed this placed third in your hosted blind camera comparison and how well it did in your 2022 Phone throwback

[@xig4385]

the sound at 9:26 really freaked me out! 🤦🏻‍♂️ But really, The ZenFone 9 is the standard for any manufacturer planning on creating a compact phone in 2022, but I'd really love a ZenFone 9 Flip.. i found that unique

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

Yeah, I wonder what that's about

[@GlennThoughts]

Me too! What was that??

[@joshuatntbomb]

I kept scrolling through the comments to see if anyone heard it too

[@MataNataM]

It’s JerryRigEverything’s famous "glass is glass. And glass breaks" cleverly placed

[@xig4385]

@@MataNataM i see! Thanks 👌

[@Cherrynasb]

This phone is actually really good. Feels like Asus is stealing OnePlus spot in the market.

[@TelmoMonteiro]

this^

[@TsunaXZ]

OnePlus used to be the staple for good budget phone

[@joemukama1680]

Just gave up my oneplus7t pro for Zenfone 8

[@yeejay6396]

@@joemukama1680 Damn for real? That had to be a tough move..

[@yeejay6396]

@@TsunaXZ Eh, they still have some solid models, mid ranges too. Zen phone has been around for a hot minute, but with the fact that the 10T is close to release with the same SoC as the ZF9... It's now either bigger screen cheaper phone with same specs, or smaller phone smaller screen for almost $300 more.

[@ahujapradyut]

Crazy how if this phone came out back in 2011-2012 this would’ve been considered a monster of a phone and now today as of 2022 it’s considered as a “compact” phone……

[@logitech12345678910]

Not really. Phones now just have much small bezels and the screens are really skinny compared to 10 years ago.

[@lifeisshrt7929]

5.9 isn’t compact it’s just normal size

[@NoGameNoLifeBlank]

@@lifeisshrt7929 compared to the 6.5 inch+ phones nowadays it's definitely compact

[@bruuhhhh]

@@lifeisshrt7929 find me another flagship that size then. Even the base s22 is significantly bigger and that has s22+ and ultra above it. Same with pixel 6a, 6 and 6 pro

[@vladyu7441]

@@logitech12345678910 he said in 2011

[@azrailyne]

I'm still holidng onto my 5 year old Samsung S10e because it's the best phone I've ever had, it's everything I like in a phone. I'm in love with the sound of this new Asus. Hope more phones are designed like this.

[@ibyfishhunter]

I've been holding on to my S10e for a while now, trying to find something to replace it and really struggling. I really want to keep the headphone port, and that was becoming quite challenging. This however is the first phone in ages that really caught my attention.

[@The_Jimrod]

Exactly the same here! My S10e has been great and even at 4 years old no issues, this is the first phone since I've considered.

[@TheBestWanted112]

I was thinking the same, but the camera system doesnt feel like an upgrade from my s10e and thats a shame :/ im now considering s21 ultra, but the size scares me

[@AltamashSayed]

Same for me keeping an S10. Only camera seems a downgrade :(

[@QalaniKing]

I had an s10e, absolutely loved it, and then upgraded to the base model s22 when it released. Overall, I'm super happy; everything's an upgrade except the battery, which I kinda understand but still grates a little.

[@HealingMushroom]

@@AltamashSayed I heard the Z9 sensor should be way better than the S10e. But whenever I saw photos from reviews I don't really see it.

[@bfam6066]

I love my Zenfone 8. The smaller size is SO much better for me. Glad to see it's awesomeness continuing with the 9. I hope it sells well so ASUS brings out a version 10 which I will probably upgrade to as the 8 is still perfect in everyway. Headphone jack, smaller size, excellent screen, customisability, good battery life, good price, great cameras, good price. 10/10

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

@Michael Estwik which country are you from?

[@TechTokeMaster]

Price so nice had to say it twice

[@vanshkejriwal4823]

Only cameras are a let down

[@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321]

@@TechTokeMaster lmao just realized

[@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321]

@@adt007ad why would you do that?

[@JubilantFire]

Loving the headphone jack and the power button fingerprint reader. Hopefully they keep that for future generations.

[@mikalokasso]

I wouldn’t hold my breath for it. Most polls I see on sites about smartphones show very low usage of the headphone jack, and Asus does similar polls with users(my brother showed me the one he got for his ROG 4) to evaluate certain features of the phone. With cooling needs increasing, most companies are having a hard time justifying the extra internal space for the headphone jack. Most people around me, even those that are not tech people, are switching to Bluetooth headphones for the extra comfort.

[@jessekedar]

Honestly Id like more companies to go to the fingerprint reader/power button. My cheap Motorola phone just naturally unlocks when I grab it

[@SahilKumar-zp8fx]

@@mikalokasso They just want to sell their tws and nothing else. The headphone jack doesn't take as much space as you think that it would cause heating.

[@Skarpo89]

Headphone jacks are awesome, that's what made me decide on the last phone I bought, even though the other one I was considering was better in other aspects

[@IdeasAreBulletproof]

The Jack is convenient but I like that I am not stuck to a cord when I use Bluetooth.

[@C.Sharpe]

I've had the Zenfone 6 for 3 years now and have been extremely satisfied with it. The camera system is always a great conversation starter! I'm hoping to upgrade to the 9 sometime soon, as it looks like another knockout phone. Even though I understand it probably wouldn't fit on a compact phone, I still wish they could have put the flip system in the 9. I like not having a dedicated selfie cam since I don't use it that often anyway, and I like having an unblemished display. But other than that, it looks great!

[@mussao84]

haha, nice man, I am thinking about this one too, replacing my s10e, the 10 is quite expensive, but yeah, 9's price is lower now

[@bubblegumstudios1179]

I swear, the details you put into your videos blow me away every time. The way the little ring lights in the back match the whole camera aesthetic, the way everything is slightly color-matched. This video is more thought-out than some of the phones you’ve reviewed! This is the top notch content I’ve come to know and love from you guys. Keep up the great work!

[@Nyandano]

Didnt notice that wow He did say in one of his videos that he intentionally places easter eggs

[@DAV1D_77]

The fact that the background LEDs match the cameras of the phone is amazing attention to detail 👌👌👌

[@Ghisteslohm139]

oh that makes more sense. I wondered why there was an 8 in the background when the phonenumber is 9

[@muraiiie]

I was looking for this comment

[@LeonardoDaVinci01]

Totally unrelated: these videos have such a calming quality, the way Marques enthusiastically yet calmly talks about tech is so refreshing and relaxing. And the music is always impeccable 🙌

[@ioanpan9733]

Dear ZenFone 9 Team, Please come with an update which corrects the camera oversharpening and oversaturation! Thank you for the size and hard work you have done!

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Huh

[@TheOneEyedMac]

So, is it fix? I really wanna buy this phone, but I just don't really wanna have a "bad" camera with good specs.

[@ioanpan9733]

@@sparklingcats Hi, no, nothing changed 🫤

[@kristiangurholt59]

I’m considering this phone, but I too am allergic to what you’re describing. As a work around I’ve used Lightroom for photos on my iPhone, and this fixes everything. I liked it so much I bought a mirrorless camera.

[@takimara154]

I have been using the Zenfone 9 for 4 months and despite there's still sharpening, it wasn't as oversharpening as what it was when I first got it out of the box back in late August 2022, and the colors do look a bit more natural (less saturated). So yeah, it's better, but probably not as good as something like an Iphone

[@sixunity1171]

this honestly seems like the most perfect phone of the year, it has no real flaws, it's super fast, has a great camera, and an awesome battery life

[@pedroloto]

Everybody shitting on the Pixel 6a for not having the wireless charging, while barely mentioning with the Zenfone, talking about double standards...

[@brendonspencer5788]

@@pedroloto at least the Zenphone has longer battery life PLUS faster charging.

[@shahadsorwar3843]

@@brendonspencer5788 headphone jack also

[@pedroloto]

@@brendonspencer5788 yeah, but the price is 250$ more than the Pixel 6a, not a small difference

[@PetroDobrynin]

@@brendonspencer5788 faster charging kills battery

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

This seems like an awesome phone. Much better than OnePlus these days

[@Numb_]

Yh let's stop talking about OnePlus. That era is certainly dead

[@androiduberalles]

OnePlus hasn't been relevant in years.

[@nazmulfahad3044]

OnePlus been shit since 7 series

[@Nickhill35]

OnePlus settled!

[@prezlamen7906]

@@nazmulfahad3044 I'd say since 8T. I'm still using it. It's awesome.

[@czkmeister]

I'm seriously considering this phone, since it has everything I want, even the small size, super performance, the 16/256 version is still pretty affordable. Altough I have one gripe with this phone, and that's the software support. If it at least had 3 years of OS updates, I wouldn't think twice about buying it, but I'm still on edge, because I don't want to fiddle around with custom roms when this phone becomes outdated in two years.

[@harshityadav0]

That's the problem with most androids 😥

[@nachiketdaithankar4405]

Absolutely. They're asking us to pay 699 dollars for essentially the size. Because all the other features can be found in literally every Moto phone.

[@trevorjmaendel]

Lack of wireless charging is a dealbreaker for me unfortunately

[@Alias_Anybody]

@@trevorjmaendel i never understood why people are so horny for slower, less efficient charging which requires additional hardware.

[@trevorjmaendel]

@@Alias_Anybody Every phone I've had before wireless charging died because of a damaged charging port. I know there's magnetic options and USB C is far better than micro/mini USB but still. It just extends the life of my phones by 2-3 years easily

[@dubOZ]

a lot of this phone really hits the mark for what I need and want when I look for a new phone. small compact size, headphone jack, and a fingerprint scanner not under the display with additional functionality

[@rubenhasan1367]

What the hell is the background sound at 9:30 minutes?

[@kiaaone8414]

I'm an Apple fan but I really love this phone. This looks like one of the best android phones I've ever seen and seems incredibly well polished. Good job ASUS.

[@alexanderb3340]

ummm sorry but it's as ugly as it gets.

[@shahidqureshixch8397]

Hey Alexander tell me one thing you use which Phone

[@alexanderb3340]

@@shahidqureshixch8397 iPhone 11 Pro

[@bobbyjeff32]

@@alexanderb3340 ummm, sorry but that’s as boring as it gets

[@BrawndoQC]

@@bobbyjeff32 At least it's not ugly. These are not toys they are tools. I like Asus though, especially their ROG line.

[@earthanger]

00:02 the ring light behind indicating the layout of this phone's camera... 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@gsmarenaofflcial7987]

👆👆👆 message for your

[@derekmcgaming]

It's quite unfortunate Asus will probably only provide 2 years of Android updates. But otherwise this is the S10e replacement many Small phone Android fans have been waiting for.

[@robertluong3024]

Looking to replace my S10E as well, didn't realize how many phones gave up the headphone jack at this point.

[@marcelobulhoes6180]

The zenfone 8 was also a nice compact phone. The IPhone 13 mini is great too if you are willing to switch to IOS.

[@alksdng97834y]

This is the greatest downside and is something that everyone needs to consider. It is anti consumer and makes the phone a no go for anyone who wants to keep their phone for an extended period of time.

[@ehsan_kia]

Yep, I wish Marques had mentioned this, it's the #1 biggest downside. Google and Samsung are up to 5 years, so 2 years makes it a no go for me. If at least it was 3, I'd consider it.

[@jaishkhan7442]

Asus's sales don't exactly allow them more than 2 years of support

[@Mc_Phantom0]

This guy seriously puts his heart out for these videos. On a side note, we seriously need to go back to small phones

[@gus473]

Can't we just have GIGANTIC pockets on all our clothes? 🤔😉😅✌🏼

[@jeremycorbett9085]

Sony xz2 compact was the perfect sized phone. Big enough, but you could still use it with one hand.

[@Jaeeden]

Honestly the only reason I want the iPhone Mini line-up to succeed is so that other manufacturers realise that there's a market for smaller phones.

[@pudinichigo91]

@@jeremycorbett9085 I still use xperia XZ2 compact for my secondary phone, yeah the size is perfect and comfortable to use with one hand but if I use for watching KZbin or playing the game it still feel so small so I will switched to my main phone S22 for media consumption

[@Dante-fk4yi]

@@gus473 wear baggy jeans to office

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

This phone seems to keep the best parts of my S10e and improve the ones I wanted it to. BLESS the headphone jock and small size!!!

[@GouravB27]

The way you placed those ring lights to get the camera module look of the phone is really great! That's production, that's quality 🖤♥️

[@victor_okpala]

Always has Easter eggs in his videos like the two ring lights at his side representing the camera array of the phone. I love how he pays attention to details Marquees strikes me as a very intelligent person...

[@trilexi]

I don't think you realize how much I was waiting for this video, I was searching "Zenfone 9 reviews" like every hours for the past 3 days

[@ShepTheCreator]

0:14 I like the dual ring light thing in the back! nice easter egg!

[@andeluuledna]

Asus has really been stepping up their games. Their laptops have been great, and now the phones, this is something I’m glad to see because I love Asus’ products (not everything but I mean the ones I own 😅)

[@scscyou]

Good joke about their latest laptops being great.

[@ambi-g4642]

@@scscyou i m using tuf series thats really great ones.

[@scscyou]

@@ambi-g4642 Really good in terms of good specs, or relatively compared to other laptops? So you haven't ever been pushed a BIOS driver via Windows Update that broke your compatibility, thermals & started giving you BSODs? You didn't have artificially limited GPU overclocking capabilities and throttling issues? Was it build with good materials that don't break after 4 years of usage? When it gets stuck on a black screen during workflow, did your warranty let you change the laptop model, or have you also had to send the laptop for repair for 30 days, only for the same problem to return later, having to send it back 3 times again? Well, I'm glad this hasn't been your experience ;) But then again, most laptop manufacturers have plenty of issues.

[@TejasviSharma-t8j]

@@scscyou ever tried rog's?

[@indominusrex1652]

i have a rog laptop which i burned the cpu of it altho its not really new

[@acelix3087]

appreciate every background detail that connects with this phone features nice touch as always

[@ProBBWorld]

I love how MKBHD pays attention to the details in the background. Love that "8" shaped lighting! :)

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

What does that even mean?

[@tarekkhan6763]

Please add notification light. It will fulfill the compact tag

[@itsJoshV]

I've been waiting for this phone since the 8. The Zenfone 8 was so close to what I wanted. They announced this one later than the 8 so I got worried it wasn't coming. Went for the pixel 6a as a compromise. Now I'll have to sell it for the 9 lol

[@SRC267]

The back design looks very MKBHD

[@GinsuSher]

This is probably my next phone. It has the features I want. The underscreen fingerprint scanner thing is still very clunky in most phones that the side/back mounted scanner is a must for me

[@paulusapfel]

Yeah, I know not a single underscreen sensor which is at least close to a true sensor. Even if they are okay, they don't work in so many situations and are waay slower. And I don't know why it is so hard to combine power button and fps for so many companies. It will be my next phone too. I'm stuck with my current phone since almost 5 years cause there was no phone which combined everything I wanted and finally it's here :)

[@PaulM28]

Yep, should something disastrous happen to my S22, this is next in line for sure.

[@TetraTimboman]

I bought my mom the Zenfone 8 right around launch. It's been a year and she still loves it. No issues. I really hope Asus keeps going with this design because it's a great option for people who don't want a giant phone, but still want good performance.

[@raizo6895]

Yup, side/back fps is better. I wonder who started this stupid trend of premium/high end phones adopting on-screen fps. Side-mounted quality fps is not just reliable and fast but feels really good and also just makes sense.

[@-...................-]

In-display is much slower than side-/rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. I still prefer my rear-mounted bcs it unlocks immediately whenever i pick up my phone

[@MadSilence]

I went from the Samsung S22(exynos) to the Zenfone 9. Not a single regret!!!!

[@renelicea6051]

Is that camera and video difference big? And what about battery life as well thinking about switching too

[@MadSilence]

@@renelicea6051 battery life is insanely much better! Camera is good! Not A+ but still good for everything. Or. It's good of you're not Mkbhd. 😂😂😂😂 But! The video stabilizer! That is A+++++. So if you video a lot you'll love it just for that alone! You can run and film and it will be stable! 😱

[@DutchTracer]

Small is definitely better sometimes. I welcome this model and I hope they'll continue making them.

[@jtt99]

Sadly my girlfriend doesn’t agree

[@anianii]

It’s not even small…

[@jimmy22334]

I hate big phones, I want to be able to reach every part of the screen without having to reach or even use 2 hands

[@selfelements8037]

Agreed. I really miss how comfortable older smartphones were compared to what we have now. Bring back them small flagships!

[@-Yeti-]

@@jtt99 haha dirty mind

[@ramonhppacheco]

I currently have the s10e and I kept thinking how much I would miss the fingerprint sensor pull down for notifications and the dedicated Bixby button (remapped), being the only phone with such features. Looks like I now know what my next phone's gonna be. Almost feels like it was made for the niche public of the s10e, which is really convenient.

[@jakob9923]

I remember using that fingerprint reader gesture all the time way back in 2016 on my Huawei P9. Had the slide down to check notifications but also the ability to slide between photos in the gallery with a side slide. Samsungs S10e was in 2019, so Huawei was really ahead of their time with this.

[@laszlofehervari9549]

And The S8 had it too!

[@romanmaniacify]

Used that feature in Nexus 6P. Huawei ftw.

[@nuglar8239]

The Samsung a7 (2018) had it too! Wish more phones would have this, it's just so useful

[@nolkerss]

Xiaomi mi a2 lite had this!

[@asininite]

People tend to notice and praise certain features when companies go ahead and market them, which i find interesting because this fingerprint feature is found on a lot of devices even budget ones. Usually it's disabled and you have to enable it in gesture settings. I don't find it groundbreaking because I find it on a lot of devices and am surprised when devices don't include them.

[@jarnobot]

It's design, colors and size really reminds me of my old orange/red Nexus 5. I love it!

[@RedMau5_97]

Aside from the HUGE cameras, this is exactly what I'm looking for in a phone! Sick of hauling massive screens in my pocket

[@blackoccult]

I have S10e for 3 years now, and it is still going strong. The only reason I got this phone was for its compact form factor. I was seriously considering the apple mini, but the absence of YT Vanced was holding me back. Now though, I'm back to thinking about it again. It's good that more companies are going the compact route (although 5.9 in is still pretty big).

[@kbeightyseven1783]

The s22 is actually smaller than the Asus.... The screen size is 6.1 but the overall dimensions are smaller due to the thinner bezels

[@prathameshdeshpande3347]

Same, using S10e for 3 years now. Recently got a message saying your battery is draining more than expected, visit a Samsung store to replace the battery..was wondering if other users are also getting the same thing. S10e has been such an insane phone for usage but I feel so content with it.

[@gagginaspinnata]

vanced it's the only thing that keep me from switching to iphone

[@justaguyfromreddit]

Yt vanced is LIFE

[@justaguyfromreddit]

@@gagginaspinnata once you try it you can't go back

[@counterstrikelord]

I have had iPhones for the last 10 years and this phone is finally tempting me. That multi function fingerprint sensor is awesome and the overall look is nice

[@zimonyini]

exactly my feelings! I only had an iPhone for 2 years, but this one is tempting me to go back to the light side.

[@TeamLurxOfficial]

Side note love the addition of the light in the back ground looking like the cameras on this phone

[@NukmanMahmud]

Still rocking my old Zenfone 5z, and it already had the swipe down feature on the fingerprint reader on the back. Glad seeing Asus implementing it on the latest model as well. I wonder if they're going to make a bigger version on this phone like the Zenfone 8 Flip.

[@yellowdrangon]

that jerry rig everything voice over at 9:25 NOICE

[@mateuszmajewski7098]

As I see you (and I) are one of few people actually recognizing what that sound was 😃

[@TheDoorsHK21]

I'm still daily driving a four year old Zenfone 5Z and I'm pleased to say it still works great. Even though it doesn't recieve updates, Asus left its version of Android 10 in a good state with no noticeable bugs or issues. I've convinced those around me to buy the Zenfone 6, 7 and 8, I've heard zero complaints.

[@aravindanair9195]

I ve been using zenfone 5z too But it fell down recently actually from a little bit long height broke the screen but it was still working fine But now I have to replace it. While it lasted I had a wonderful experience

[@xamava]

using the Zenfone 7 pro... well not really, currently I'm using a Galaxy A10s(I HATE this phone with a passion), cos right now I am sending the 7 pro for flip camera repairs, and it's fine the returns process was easy and I was expecting the camera to break eventually anyway - it is a moving part after all I'm just very glad that I managed to get my hands on one and can continue to use it for maybe a good 2 more years, it is kind of a low production phone anyway and I really love it

[@ThePixelCouple]

I’m also using Zenfone 5z and it’s been almost 5 years with no issues. I have an iPhone 13 as well which lags sometime but Zenfone 5z is working absolutely fine. Unexpectedly solid performance (Hardware and Software)

[@adike5]

phones should have stayed compact.

[@notKarb]

I love the fact that you arranged the loop lights in the background to the same orientation as the camera on the phone! It's little things like this that separate you from others in the same lane

[@NavajoNinja]

I had 2 of them the asus 3 and 5 i believe. I love how they come with its own themes and options for the launcher. Also it wasnt jammed with bloatware. Which is like 25% of ur phones apps when u first turn it on.

[@josebama]

I hope Asus keeps this route until I need to replace my current phone. This is the kind of phone I was looking for.

[@taotao98103]

I actually like the camera bumps. I like a phone with a good camera and with a bold camera housing design.

[@larssonk22]

I have an old Asus phone, they're amazing and like you highlighted the battery life is fantastic. Camera software has blown me away, multiple times some of my pictures using macro filter have been mistaken for DSLR camera shots.

[@PremsWorld0]

The notification slide down feature is also available in OnePlus 5T through fingerprint scanner and it was released in late 2017.

[@kadenk.3760]

This is the anti-iPhone and I love it! Still has a headphone jack, fingerprint sensor, charger, small screen, and a reasonable price, all of which Apple has taken away from the industry.

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

This thing isn't even in the same league as an iPhone

[@xenimaging]

It’s only missing a microSD and it would be perfect

[@kaizel2264]

@@ILoveGrilledCheese it's far above lol the only thing that I would buy before this, is an iPad mini

[@zethloveless7238]

Apple living rent free in ur head. Stop comparing android to iOS

[@Long0214]

This have nothing to do with iphones or apple

[@alexpirnuta]

I just ordered mine yesterday. It will replace my iPhone 13 Pro until the iPhone 15 comes out(if it switches to USB C). I see a lot of comments here - happy that there are still small phones available. Hope people are actually buying them because that's what will make companies continue to make them, not just commenting on it.

[@nsikakalbert]

What's with the voice in the 9:38? Was that David's?

[@Eggph]

The attention to detail in the background sets. The lights being the cameras on the phone, the controllers in the same color scheme. The big airpod to symbolize how small the phone feels. Nice

[@simpleuserYT]

No shit Einstein

[@Nero_XY]

I had the Zenfone 7 Pro for about two years now. The biggest problem with Asus phones is software quality and support. It really shows that the smartphone business of Asus is pretty small (compared tho their other product categories and to competitors). Updates arrive late und they are often buggy. You only get the monthly security patches of android about every three months and the upgrade to the next version of android arrives about at the same time that pixels get the beta version for the next version (so about 9 months after release)...

[@cristi724]

To be honest this is the general state of the android market when it comes to software. Google taking on the big part of development for Android has made companies lazy, only investing the bare minimum to release the phones and then having little long-term support for what they release. Maybe Samsung is the exception but even with them it's not perfect since they have so many devices launching constantly.

[@yaseen157]

I appreciate the background you're presenting in front of has two lit up stacked circles which look like the zenphone cameras

[@Juandachu]

I've had the 8 since last year and, except for the battery, it is an amazing phone. Can get toasty under intense load but I guess there's only so much cooling you can fit with such a small phone. This new iteration looks to be pretty similar except for a slightly upgraded camera, the bump from Snapdragon 888 to 8 Gen1+ and the slightly bigger battery. I don't think I'll switch mine out but it gives me hope for ASUS continuing the trend.

[@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321]

Snapdragon 888 is fire that shet gets hot

[@Moris2305]

@@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321 hot like the phone gets hot or hot like the chips getting really good?

[@brandonmoses895]

Michael here and uhhhhh

[@ToddyupaGames]

@@Moris2305 the SD888 was infamous for getting very literally hot & thermal throttling (which ended up making it not a significant step up ftom SD865 iirc), let alone feeling physically warm to touch. The SD 8 Gen 1 had much the same issue. Most people attribute a lot of this to Samsung's manufacturing. Since switching back to TSMC for the 8+ Gen 1 (or whatever dumb name it has) the thermal results seem to have improved.

[@anthonyreis3533]

How is the software support from Asus?

[@Rekkwave]

On a Google Pixel 4A and I'm definitely considering going up to the Asus Zenfone 9 for the headphone jack and fingerprint sensor. Would have stuck with Google Pixels A series phones but they no longer have a touch sensor nor a headphone jack. Love this!

[@akhtar10x80]

Exact same situation here. As soon as my 4a breaks, Ill probably buy one of these.

[@La_verdad_es_libertad]

Exact same thinking I have. Those are the main reasons I used the pixel A line

[@La_verdad_es_libertad]

Now only Sony and Asus remain the only ones with those features

[@Rekkwave]

Have had the phone for a little over a month now and I enjoy it so far! Pictures are good, heaphone jack comes in handy and the touch sensor is good. Got the 256gb 16gb ram version. I plan on keeping this phone as long as I can :D

[@TechLineHD]

Awesome video as always! We need more compact phones for sure!

[@HumanBeingSpawn]

9:22 is the most played section because of that voice in the background. I'm watching this at night and had to make sure it was in the video

[@126sangeet]

Definitely getting this one! Phones are bricks these days, can be used for self defence. The zenfone 9 actually reminds us of a different time when phones were a single hand operated device.

[@hobosnake1]

The big phones are great and easily usable with one hand. Well, Samsung phones at least. Iphone is strictly a two hand device which is why I don't like them. Their gestures are just not intuitive for one hand use.

[@out_spocken]

@@hobosnake1 Maybe for people with big hands. Most big phones are not fully functional with one hand. And certainly no easily. There's pleeeenty of small / small handed people that lost one hand ability after the iphone 4/5. I guess it also depends on what you prioritise in life. Living or being stuck on your phone. The less I'm on my phone the better I feel and the better quality my life is. When I use my phone I want to easily use it and quickly..and not necessarily needing two hands...like carrying something and navigating or replying to a text etc. Each to their own..but I'd argue your statement that big phones are easily useable with one hand.

[@hobosnake1]

@Luke Farrugia have you used a Samsung phone? I'm not saying a big phone is for everybody. I'm simply saying, one handed operation can be done with ease with the options on Samsung. Iphone literally makes you go to the top and bottom of the screen often and doesn't give a one handed mode. That's all I'm saying. I'm one of those people who never preferred a big phone, but I'm good with it now and I go with the ultra now.

[@out_spocken]

@@hobosnake1 I've got an oppo ...6.5inch. And if I want to try and use that in one hand i have to essentially not 'grasp' the phone and barely balance it on the fingers without griping and even then I can't reach the end of the keyboard. They do have a smaller keyboard option but thats just the opposite end and too small...and my ocd kicks in. Granted now with nfc theres's no need for a physical wallet keys in one back pocket phone in the other is nice. I don't mind apps that require two hands if you need to use the whole screen...more about general keyboard layout. Like I said...I go from too big to too small. But I accept I'm an enigma. short/small stubby hands lol Just having a whinge I guess. Gottta make the phones to suit the majority...and seems bigger is better. The bigger they are the more you'll use them is my thinking. And I reackon thats not where we should be heading vs actually living life

[@hobosnake1]

@Luke Farrugia compact phones are underrated. I say that even the guy going to bat for the bigger phones. Obviously it's just preference. There should be more top spec'd smaller phones.

[@Antimuffin]

Yay for compact phones! I'm using the Samsung S22 and it's also a compact flagship. I had been using a Pixel 4a but I got tired of the budget hardware. Happy with my choice to switch, not happy that I have to miss out on Pixel-only features for the first time in years. Maybe some day Google will make a good compact flagship and fix Android 12's nonsense.

[@LaidBackDeveloper]

The S22 Is actually smaller than the Zenfone 9 while also giving you a larger display. which is nice

[@slicster]

Yeah I'm not sure why he declared the ZenPhone 9 the king of compact. It really isn't and the s22 clearly keeps its title with wireless charging, a third camera, better cameras and a different league screen. The battery is the only area is has the s22 beat and even that its not by much as the variable refresh rate screen compinsates big time for smaller battery. Not sure about you but after a week or so when my phone "learnt" my regular usage, I easily go a day and a half.

[@mackrev]

thats something that should have been touched on in the video. the lack of updates this phone will be getting. 2 years is it? its on the complete opposite end of the spectrum compared to the pixel phones

[@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321]

@@LaidBackDeveloper And half of the battery life compares to Zenfone 9

[@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321]

@@mackrev Pixel 3 years only. Nice try

[@vidIQ]

The dimensions are pretty much identical to the Galaxy S22. I'll assume the S22 has a better screen and its unique feature is HDMI out (more useful than headphone jack?), but a terrible battery compared to this. Price wise, the S22 will likely be more heavily discounted and easier to source globally. Tough decision. I have neither but looking to upgrade from the excellent Pixel 5 (or should I even bother)... I'm having an existential compact phone crisis!

[@NikosApla]

I would keep the pixel if i were you! Don't waste money for no reason

[@nazmulfahad3044]

S22 hands on feel is amazing. Same goes for iphone 13. They are well built compact options with guaranteed top notch build quality

[@TheHOBBIES20]

the phone looks cool.. but i will wait for tesla phone 😊

[@FragTix]

Vidiq!!

[@martinkoev1642]

The S22 is just the worst with that 3700mah battery. It's not worth it. If you are not a fan of the Samsung environment you don't need a Galaxy phone with the Zenfone 9 out.

[@ulischmidt03]

I swear the Zenfone 9 is going to be my next phone, it has much of what I want, including the headphone jack

[@YouFearMe]

Did you get it?

[@ExpanderDJ]

Pre-ordered this phone just now. I'm hyped and am looking forward to using it! Been needing an upgrade from my good and trusty Mi 9T which was getting a bit rusty.

[@gvig3392]

Still loving my 9T. It's been the best phone ever. However, with no further updates from Xiaomi, this Asus is looking like my next phone.

[@tyler_]

Are you in the US? Purchased a global unlocked model from Taiwan, but wondering if it’s even going to work for me on AT&T when it gets here. Can’t wait for the US Version, but maybe I should have.

[@eduardomcp00]

@@tyler_ I have a global 9T pro, I've been in the US last weeks, bought an at&t prepaid sim and at&t woudn't let my imei register. had to buy a prepaidphone and use it as hotspot...

[@tyler_]

@@eduardomcp00 thanks for the reply, but it did not end up working for me. sent it back and patiently waiting for the us version to ship. thanks.

[@jeffmellor2507]

I hope the smaller phones make a comeback! Any chance you could add the weight of the phone as a detail in the reviews?

[@Vorrimade]

It's so refreshing to see a new phone in 2022 come out with a headphone jack!

[@alternatereality7713]

What's the strange fixation on the headphone jack? I have a phone with a headphone jack that I used like once to see if it works. BT connection always after that. Wireless charging would have been more useful in todays world.

[@LexeLite]

@@alternatereality7713 some people loves having the option to experience the best audio content available, which missing without the jack.

[@dhilsiva]

@@alternatereality7713you can't use a wireless headset when it doesn't have any charge left and you need to take or make a call, can you?

[@darina238]

@@alternatereality7713 Speaking from my experience, I use wired earbuds all the time when I’m at home to not disturb my room mates while listening to music or watching videos. I like wired headphones more than Bluetooth because they don’t need to be charged and are fairly inexpensive. Plus, I would be constantly misplacing my wireless buds since they’re quite easy to lose track off if you forget to place them back in the charging case.

[@alternatereality7713]

@@dhilsiva If the headset has no charge left I just lift the phone to my ear and I still can make a call. But I get it - the headphone jack is important if your are using your cellphone for long time with the wired headset.

[@StormWalker101]

It’s incredible how much attention you pay for theme. The camera and the ring lights behind strikes so well.

[@Squirrel9777]

Phones aren't big and heavy enough! Half of the back of a phone should be covered in cameras because that's attractive.

[@TheForgottensands]

After LG, asus seems to be my new favourite, constantly trying to innovate and make phones fun again. the headphone jack, compact form factor, great battery. Love it.

[@BEN-ix1pm]

same here

[@healfast]

LG rip

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

Actually went from LG G8 to Zenfone 8

[@TheForgottensands]

@@GreatGrandmasterWang how is the experience with zenfone. i really liked the zenfone 7 with flip camera but couldn't get it. im using the lg g8x right now.

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

@@TheForgottensands its a good upgrade. I miss the more reliable fingerprint scanner of the G8. the color of the oled screen I feel is also better with the G8. but aside from that everything else is better, except for battery life which is almost the same