ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,208,784); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.