ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.