ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (66/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (70/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (64/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (66/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.