ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 226g vs 238g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (93/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.