Vivo V9 and Asus Zenfone 5Q were both recently unveiled. Also, the Zenfone 5Q will finally be launched in the Philippines this April 14. Now, maybe you’re wondering what’s the differences and similarities between these two smartphones. We got you covered!
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VIVO V9 and Asus Zenfone 5Q differences
Vivo V9 pros over Asus Zenfone 5Q
- Bigger screen
- Massive 24MP selfie camera with AI capabilities
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
- Android 8.1 Oreo
Asus Zenfone 5Q pros over Vivo V9
- Doesn’t have a notch
- microSD up to 400GB
- Larger battery pack (3300mAh battery)
VIVO V9 and Asus Zenfone 5Q similarities
- Fingerprint scanner, Face ID
- Beautification Mode
The Vivo V9 offers a massive 6.3-inch display and comes with the same notch that was first seen on the iPhone X and the recently unveiled Zenfone 5. It also packs AI-powered features with enhanced photography performance from its predecessor, Vivo V7. On the other hand, the Zenfone 5Q or globally known as the Zenfone 5 Lite, features a 6-inch IPS LCD display with no notch. It also comes in Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 compared to the Snapdragon 626 of the Vivo.
In the camera department, the Zenfone comes with a dual camera setup of 16MP + 8MP wide-angle dual cameras with dual-LED flash, while the V9 with 16 MP + 5 MP, f/2.0 aperture with dual LED flash. For taking selfies, the V9 wins on this one with 24 MP with f/2.0 aperture camera with AI capabilities. Both also feature a beautification mode.
For security, both have a fingerprint scanner placed on the back portion of the phones and also features face recognition. The Asus smartphone also holds a slightly larger battery pack than the Vivo smartphone. It comes with 3300mAh battery and the Vivo with 3260mAh battery.
After laying out the similarities and differences, which is your pick?
| SPECS | ASUS ZENFONE 5Q | VIVO V9 |
| Display | 6.0-inch IPS LCD with 18:9 Aspect Ratio, FHD+ (1080 x 2160 Pixels) 402 PPI | 6.3-inch FHD+ (2280×1080 pixels) 19:9 IPS LCD display, 400ppi |
| Dimensions | 160.62 x 76.16 x 7.8 mm, 168g | 154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm 150 g |
| Color | Black, White, and Red | Gold, Black |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| GPU | Adreno 508 | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 64 GB/4 GB RAM, microSD up to 400GB | 64 GB/4 GB RAM storage |
| Main Camera | 16.0 Megapixels (Dual Camera) f/2.2 Aperture and EIS, Autofocus, LED Flash | Dual: 16 MP + 5 MP, f/2.0 aperture with dual LED flash |
| Front camera | 20MP +8MP Dual Camera with EIS, Soft LED Flash | 24 MP with f/2.0 aperture with AI |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | Dual-SIM, 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Security | Fingerprint scanner, Face ID | Fingerprint scanner, Face ID |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo with ZenUI 5.0 | Android 8.1 Oreo Funtouch OS 4.0 |
| Battery | 3300mAh battery | 3260mAh battery |
| Official Price | PH price not yet announced | Php 17,990 |
| Availability date | February 2018 | March 2018 |
| Where to buy | TBA | Vivo authorized stores / online |
