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; estimated prices are $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 (3,207,005 vs 3,136,217); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $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)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 54/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 54/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $899 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $100.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 54/100).
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.