ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Redmi 17 5G
46.7chipPerformancechip31.3
49.3Display40.9
42.6Camera29
39.8Battery71.3
60Features86.7
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 94 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.3 against 46.3 for Redmi 17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- 75% higher Pixel density: 445 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 74% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 17% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 5.9 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.9 ″+17% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+75% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+33% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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+50% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 7,500 mAh+74% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+27% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |