ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs Xiaomi 17

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 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 17/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 180,440); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is noticeably lighter (140g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 70 points (87/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

Performance 11
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

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

What makes ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL better?

  • Lighter: 140g vs 191g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 70 points higher (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).

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 Lite (L1) ZA551KL Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 3404616
Geekbench Single 205 3566
Geekbench Multi 827 10162
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 2656x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 140 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17

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

Display comparison

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display

Xiaomi 17

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

Battery and charging

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 Lite (L1) ZA551KL and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
17/100
180440 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +94.7%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (85/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (87/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 70 points (87/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and the Xiaomi 17?

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL over the 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.