ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.