ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,464,181).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, 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 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $892 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $307. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $307 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.