ASUS 8z vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS 8z

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 25
Portability 68
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes ASUS 8z better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 169g vs 219g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).

ASUS 8z: The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS 8z Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1135878 3998145
Geekbench Single 1500 3639
Geekbench Multi 3537 11047
Display 5.9" 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 169 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

ASUS 8z

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

ASUS 8z

  • 5.9"
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

ASUS 8z

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS 8z and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS 8z Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +71.6%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS 8z by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS 8z

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (98/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (89/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.