ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1376 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3274157
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1376
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $709 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $667. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $667.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.