ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 17/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,934); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) is noticeably lighter (140g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 224g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 70 points higher (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo / ZenUI 5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 70 points (87/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.