ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,464,181).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.