ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $979 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,342,433).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 53/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $979
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $979 | $799 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $180. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $180.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (88/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (83/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.