ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.3mm).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 226g vs 238g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (93/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.