ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,290,813).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 93
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 56
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
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 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3290813
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3211
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10106
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1376

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3290813 3942923
Geekbench Single 3211 3640
Geekbench Multi 10106 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1200x2608
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 200 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 224 g
Launch price $1376 $892
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +16.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $484. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $484 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.