ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (93/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (63/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.