ASUS Zenfone 9 vs POCO M6 Pro (4G)
45.8Performance28.1
49.3Display47.5
42.6Camera44.1
39.8Battery58.4
60Features49.3
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 98 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+11). POCO M6 Pro (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 147% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 730
- 134% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 555,354
- 129% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,010
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 40
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.67 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+13% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+134%Top 31% | 555,354Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+147%Top 40% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+129%Top 40% | 2,010Top 81% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP+33% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 67 W+123% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+6% | 179 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO M6 Pro (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |