ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,464,181).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 52

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 71/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2464181
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). 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 8 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2464181 3600724
Geekbench Single 2250 3639
Geekbench Multi 7200 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 226 g
Launch price $1199 $999

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2464181 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +31.6%
3600724 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).

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 8 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.