ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (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 $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,313,311).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Overall rating 71/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 82/100). 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 — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). 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 (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).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | $1099 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
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 (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).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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.