ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 3,136,217); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (63/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.