ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
45.8Performance29.5
49.3Display45.9
42.6Camera34.1
39.8Battery53.7
60Features57.3
10 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 97 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and camera (+9). Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 30
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- 106% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 630,000
- 86% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 970
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 40
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 21% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.55 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+11% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+10% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+106%Top 31% | 630,000Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+86%Top 40% | 970Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+67%Top 40% | 2,760Top 69% |
| 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 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 67 W+123% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+1% | 171 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.2 mm+21% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |