ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1376
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 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 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $377. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $377 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (93/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.