ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,342,433); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (64/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 3569354
Geekbench Single 2205 3310
Geekbench Multi 7192 10070
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +34.4%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 34.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (84/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (64/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power 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.