ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4300); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 213g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 169g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $771
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 24/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (66/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10104 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $771 |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $72. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $72 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (66/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.