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With the release of strong Android smartphones from some of the most renowned manufacturers, the flagship smartphone sector is heating up. Motorola just stepped up its luxury smartphone game with the Moto Edge 30 Ultra, the world's first 200MP camera phone. Motorola is improving not only the photography experience but also the whole user experience with the Edge 30 Ultra by outfitting it with top-tier hardware.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has entered the ranks of a few phones in the nation powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU. Previously announced variants include the iQOO 9T and the Asus ZenFone 9, both of which are powered by Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processors. If you're unsure which of three versions is the best deal, this spec-sheet-based comparison can assist you.
Display Specifications of the iQOO 9T, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, and Asus ZenFone 9
Starting with the iQOO 9T, the flagship gaming device has a large 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen of the iQOO 9T also supports HDR10+ certification and has a peak brightness level of 1500 nits, allowing for good vision in direct sunlight. It boasts a refresh rate of 120Hz for a smooth touch response. The screen of this iQOO phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Motorola has unveiled the Moto Edge 30 Ultra, which sports an OLED display and is 6.67-inches tall. The screen of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra sports a 1080 x 2400 pixel FHD+ resolution and a conventional 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen of the Moto Edge 30 Ultra supports a faster refresh rate of 144Hz, which is ideal for gaming visuals. The display of the Edge 30 Ultra has a peak brightness of 1250 nits, which is lower than the iQOO 9T. However, vision in direct sunlight is still decent with this phone.
On the ZenFone 9, Asus chose a Super AMOLED screen with the same 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. This phone has the same refresh rate as the iQOO 9T, which is 120Hz. The ZenFone 9, on the other hand, has the lowest screen size of any model on our list. It has a 5.9-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The brightest panel is on the iQOO 9T, while the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the fastest refresh rate.
Camera Comparison: iQOO 9T vs. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs. Asus ZenFone 9
If you want the greatest camera hardware in its class, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra with a 200MP triple back camera is the best option. The primary camera (200MP) on the flagship Moto device combines a 12MP telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra's triple rear camera module can take both detailed daylight and night photographs. The premium Motorola phone's camera system supports up to 8K@30fps video recording and a variety of shooting settings for an enhanced camera experience.
The iQOO 9T also features a triple back camera arrangement, the primary lens of which is a 50MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. The iQOO 9T also has a 12MP secondary telephoto lens with an f/2.7 aperture and 2x optical zoom capabilities, as well as a 13MP ultrawide sensor with a 120-degree field of view. This phone can record video at up to 4K@30fps.
The Asus ZenFone 9 also includes a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture and gimbal OIS. It is helped by a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 113-degree field of view. In the selfie camera battle, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads with a 60MP selfie shooter. The selfie cameras of the iQOO 9T and the Asus ZenFone 9 are 16MP and 12MP, respectively.
Comparison of the iQOO 9T, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, and Asus ZenFone 9 in terms of chipset, battery, and fast charging.
The iQOO 9T, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, and Asus ZenFone 9 all employ the newest generation Qualcomm premium chipset - the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor - under the hood. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which is manufactured utilising an ultra-thin 4nm technology, ensures adequate power supply for both basic and complex operations. The processor also has an Adreno 730 GPU. All three phones ship with the Android 12 operating system and a bespoke user interface.
Both the iQOO 9T and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra have up to 12GB of RAM, while the Asus ZenFone 9 has up to 16GB of RAM. Storage capacity ranges from 256GB on the iQOO 9T and Asus ZenFone 9 to 512GB on the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
In terms of battery capacity and fast charging technology, the iQOO 9T comes with a 4,700 mAh battery and 120W fast charging, but the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra comes with a 4,610 mAh battery and 125W fast charging. A tiny 4,300 mAh battery with 30W quick charging technology rounds out the Asus ZenFone 9's specifications.
