ASUS ROG Phone 6D vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The ASUS ROG Phone 6D (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. 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 239g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
Performance 73
Display 89
Camera 36
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • 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 239g

  • 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)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (42/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 6D: The ASUS ROG Phone 6D is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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 1080x2448 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 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 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 239 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 12MP
36
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 6D MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
61/100
1453683 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +63.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (98/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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 (87/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (83/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 6D has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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 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 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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.