ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
45.8Performance27.4
49.3Display44.8
42.6Camera42.6
39.8Battery58.4
60Features60
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 95 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+5). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 27
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 520,000
- 88% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,450
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 1,010
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 40
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 13% higher Screen size: 6.67 ″ vs 5.9 ″
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.67 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| 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 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+150%Top 31% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+78%Top 40% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+88%Top 40% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP+33% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 67 W+123% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+10% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |