ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.