Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi Poco F5
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 and Xiaomi Poco F5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 445 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 181 g
Xiaomi Poco F5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 30 W
- Usable Surface
- 88.9 %
- against 84.6 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 725 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,824 | 1,134,558 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,157 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core at 3.19 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.75 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core: 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Red, Black | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 161.1 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 181 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 88.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 445 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, 1920Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, AVRCP, HID, OPP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 1,700 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, AVRCP, HID, OPP | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 9 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2202-1A006EU, AI2202, AI2202_B | 23049PCD8G, 23049PCD8I |
