ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,453,683); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 247g).
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1453683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 224g vs 247g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1499
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — 28/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1453683 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $892 |
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $607. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $607 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.