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; launch prices were $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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- 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 at launch: $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)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 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 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).
Specs comparison
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $825 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.