ZenFone 9 Could Be The Small Android Flagship You've Been Waiting For

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After announcing the ROG Phone 6 series, ASUS is readying another flagship phone, one that will launch under its popular Zenfone series, and with specs and features that tick most, if not all of the requirements, for compact flagship enthusiasts. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of compact phones, and that number is about to be fewer this year as it has been reported the iPhone 14 won't have a Mini variant.

However, a few manufacturers still cater to this segment by launching phones that users can comfortably operate with one hand. Among them is ASUS, whose Zenfone 8, released in 2021, falls under the six-inch mark. Another example is Samsung's Galaxy S22 is 6.1 inches in size. Another prime example is Google's upcoming Pixel 6a which also falls under the ''compact phones'' umbrella with its 6.1-inch display.

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There are obvious advantages that a big phone offers, such as a larger display for media consumption or for more productive work, as is the case with the stylus-toting Galaxy S22 Ultra. Large phones also have large battery capacities to match their screen size. However, they can be uncomfortable to hold for long due to their weight. Despite these advantages, not everyone fancies or needs these features. For this demographic, a compact flagship phone is what they require, such as ASUS's upcoming Zenfone 9, which has appeared in a leak posted by Twitter user, SnoopyTech (@_snoopytech_). The phone picks up from where the 2021 Zenfone 8 left off, with an improved design, better specs and even more color options.

ASUS Zenfone 9 Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 8 + 128 / 8 + 256 GB / 16 + 256 GB — 5.9-inch 120Hz screen — 4300 mAh dual battery — Sony IMX766 rear main Camera