ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,119,308); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
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 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 Pro Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3274157
Geekbench Single 3041 3566
Geekbench Multi 9494 10162
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 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 227 g 191 g
Price $709
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 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 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
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 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +4.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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.