ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,136,217); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $825 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $999 | $825 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $174.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.