Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Asus Zenfone 5Q

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Asus Zenfone 5Q phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/27/2019 9:32 PM, updated: 12/27/2019 9:35 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5Q X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Asus Zenfone 5Q Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	vs	6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Q
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (237GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMCP
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)2% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.39"6% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps156% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+27W170% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)3% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 20MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP40% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Zenfone 5Q
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版	Asus Zenfone 5Q ZC600KL, X017DA, X017D
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Asus
Release date	3/1/2019	7/31/2018
Depth	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMCP
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	400/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat13/5 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W	• Colors: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Asus Zenfone 5Q
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered