ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Redmi 10C
45.8Performance20
49.3Display20
42.6Camera29
39.8Battery38.8
60Features28
12 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 93 spec wins — Redmi 10C
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+29). Redmi 10C 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 20
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 348% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 290,000
Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 14% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 5.9 ″
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.71 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+66% | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 680 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+348%Top 31% | 290,000Top 90% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+329%Top 40% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+229%Top 40% | 1,400Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W+67% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+11% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.3 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 11 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |