ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Xiaomi 17
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,208,784); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Xiaomi 17
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 238g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.