ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,313,311); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $825 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $274. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $274 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.