ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3300); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.4mm).
ASUS Zenfone 10
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better portability (79/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 leads (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (79/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2731 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 112.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (38/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (79/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.