ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (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 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,208,784); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 226g vs 238g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (97/100 vs 66/100). 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 5s (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | — | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 5s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (97/100 vs 66/100).
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 5s (93/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 5s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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.