ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,135,878); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 127); the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is noticeably lighter (210g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 226g
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (93/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.