ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,453,683); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 247g).
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1453683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 247g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1499
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- 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 6D Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — 28/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (48/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1453683 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 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 6D Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (89/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (48/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate 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.