ASUS 8z vs Xiaomi 17

The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS 8z

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

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes ASUS 8z better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 169g vs 191g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

ASUS 8z: The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1135878 3248535
Geekbench Single 1500 3566
Geekbench Multi 3537 10162
Display 5.9" 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 169 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

ASUS 8z

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

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

ASUS 8z

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

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

ASUS 8z

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

ASUS 8z Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +65.0%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS 8z by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS 8z

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (95/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (81/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (87/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

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

The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).

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

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