ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (79/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ZenUI 6 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.4×9.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (83/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer edges out the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.