ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
45.8Performance54
49.3Display59.4
42.6Camera65.9
39.8Battery74.2
60Features65.3
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 913 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and camera (+23). 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
- 26% lower weight: 169 g vs 229 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.73 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 522 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,900 nits+73% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,820 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 W+300% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+26% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.4 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |