ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (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 $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-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 2,313,311).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 71/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 82/100). 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 — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 2160 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | $1099 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 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
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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.