ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 169g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 24/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (90/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.