ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 5800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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 9 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, 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 227 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +20.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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 9 (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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.