ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12
45.8Performance43.2
49.3Display47.7
42.6Camera47
39.8Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 97 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and features (+5). ASUS Zenfone 9 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
- 13% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 1,150,000
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.28 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+6% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+13%Top 31% | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+5%Top 40% | 1,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+7%Top 40% | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 67 W+123% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+6% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.2 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |