ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Max was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.