ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (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 $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-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 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- 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 $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 54/100, 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 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 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 | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | $999 | $892 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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.