ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 13
45.8Performance51.7
49.3Display52.8
42.6Camera52
39.8Battery62.5
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 910 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and camera (+9). 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
- 11% lower weight: 169 g vs 189 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.36 ″+8% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+7% | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,900 nits+73% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000Top 31% | 1,550,000+19%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,050+14%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 5,500+20%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+11% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |