ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1376
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $577. Xiaomi 17 Max was $577 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.