ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 17

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,342,433); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
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 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 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: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 3274157
Geekbench Single 2205 3566
Geekbench Multi 7192 10162
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 191 g
Price $709
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • 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
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • 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
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +28.5%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

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

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.