TL;DR
- Asus has confirmed that the Zenfone 9 will be launched on July 28.
- The teaser image again points to a compact device.
The Asus Zenfone 8 was one of the standout flagship phones of 2021 due to its compact size, high-quality silicone and welcome extras. We already know what to expect from Zenfone 9 thanks to a leaked videobut the company has now confirmed a launch date for the upcoming phone.
Asus announced that the Zenfone 9 launch event will take place on July 28 at 9 a.m. ET (3 p.m. GMT+2). An accompanying teaser image appears to show the device from the front, while also touting its compact size. Check it out below.
Asus hasn’t revealed any other details, but we have a good idea of what to expect thanks to the aforementioned video posted last week. The clip confirms that the Zenfone 9 will feature a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 4,300mAh battery, a 3.5mm port and an IP68 rating.
The Zenfone 9 will also land with a 50MP IMX766 main camera, complete with so-called gimbal stabilization. There’s no word on the second rear camera, but it goes without saying that it’s an ultra-wide angle lens.
Nevertheless, we will know more details such as pricing and availability on July 28th. We hope Asus offers a wider release than the Zenfone 8.