ASUS ROG Phone II vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The ASUS ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 57/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 240g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II by 33 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes ASUS ROG Phone II better?

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone II vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (48/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone II: The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3998145
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 240 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS ROG Phone II Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
57/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +78.5%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone II by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone II
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (48/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II by 33 points (90/100 vs 57/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

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

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