Both Poco X8 Pro 5G and Asus ZenFone 9 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Asus ZenFone 9 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Asus ZenFone.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Asus ZenFone 9 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 63990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 28, 2022. The cost of Asus ZenFone 9 is Rs. 63990.
Poco X8 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 5.9 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ZenFone 9 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Asus's phone has only 446 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Asus ZenFone 9 (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 12 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Asus ZenFone 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | ZenFone 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | July 28, 2022 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 68.1 x 146.5 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 169 g |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 1100 nits Peak Brightness, 112% DCI-P3, 151.9% sRGB color gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, IP65/IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro (RAW file support, up to 32 seconds long exposure), Pro video, Light Trail(Beta)*, Panorama, Night, Timelapse, Slo-mo |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |