ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Xiaomi 17
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Xiaomi 17
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (63/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (63/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Xiaomi 17?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.