ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $979 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,342,433); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 54
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $899 vs $979

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 54/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2342433 3207005
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
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
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Price $979 $899
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +27.0%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $80. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $80.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.