ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 240g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 25
Battery 48
Design 0
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone II better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone II: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone II Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3654776
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm
Weight 240 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS Asus ROG Phone II Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
29/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +76.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone II by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (88/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (90/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (83/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (26/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.