ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 14
45.8Performance63.4
49.3Display64.5
42.6Camera65.9
39.8Battery70.9
60Features78.7
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 914 spec wins — Xiaomi 14
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 wins this phone face-off, 67.2 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) 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
- 12% lower weight: 169 g vs 193 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.36 ″+8% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2670 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 460 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 3,000 nits+173% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000Top 31% | 1,880,000+45%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,250+25%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 7,050+53%Top 15% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.6 |
| 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 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,610 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 90 W+200% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+12% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.2 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |