ASUS Zenfone 9 vs POCO X5
45.8Performance23.6
49.3Display44.8
42.6Camera29.8
39.8Battery47.8
60Features44
11 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 95 spec wins — POCO X5
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and features (+16). POCO X5 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 24
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 216% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 411,000
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 13% higher Screen size: 6.67 ″ vs 5.9 ″
- 12% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+22% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 695 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+216%Top 31% | 411,000Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+99%Top 40% | 906Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+129%Top 40% | 2,013Top 80% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 33 W+10% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+11% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | POCO X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |