ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,464,181); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (54/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (54/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.