ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 2,342,433).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2342433
  • 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

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 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 9 FE (93/100 vs 42/100). 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 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 3593401
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 185 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 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades 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 $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 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 9 FE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +34.8%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 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 9 FE (93/100 vs 42/100).

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 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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.