ASUS ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The ASUS ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 240g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone II
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera
Battery 53
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes ASUS ROG Phone II better?

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ASUS ROG Phone II are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (40/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone II: The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone II Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3654776
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm
Weight 240 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone II and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone II Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
57/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +76.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone II by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone II
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (97/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ASUS ROG Phone II are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (40/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone II and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone II over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.