ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 32/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (48/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (89/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.