ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 240g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone II better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone II: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3998145
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 240 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS Asus ROG Phone II Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
29/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +78.5%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone II by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (87/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (82/100 vs 48/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

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

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