ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 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 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 180,440); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is noticeably lighter (140g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 226g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (89/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.