ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1376
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $377. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $377 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.