ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 17

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone 10

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money 38

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 191g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $709

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1684922
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 Zenfone 10 Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1684922 3248535
Geekbench Single 2004 3566
Geekbench Multi 5311 10162
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / ZenUI Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 191 g
Launch price $699 $709

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1684922 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +48.1%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone 10

$699

Xiaomi 17

$709

Launch price difference: $10. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (81/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (87/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ASUS Zenfone 10 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi 17?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Xiaomi 17?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 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.