ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (90/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active users. 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.