ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,486,941); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 48

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Overall rating 68/100

What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2486941
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (54/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2486941 3182664
Geekbench Single 2203 3293
Geekbench Multi 6511 10243
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm —
Weight 225 g 205 g
Launch price $899 $899

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2486941 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +21.9%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

$899

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (54/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.