ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,540,240); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 247g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 226g vs 247g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1499
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — 32/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (97/100 vs 74/100). 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 6D Ultimate (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 6D Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (97/100 vs 74/100).
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 6D Ultimate (93/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate 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.