ASUS Zenfone 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS Zenfone 7 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 7
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 7 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (40/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 64 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×77.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 64MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 7
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Zenfone 7 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (40/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.