ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 17
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,486,941); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Xiaomi 17
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $709 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Xiaomi 17 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.