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 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,176,468 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3176468 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). 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 — 24/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 71/100). 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).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3176468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 71/100).
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).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, 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 (92/100 vs 71/100).
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.