ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 180,934); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) is noticeably lighter (140g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) better?

  • Lighter: 140g vs 226g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
  • 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 Live (L2) 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 10/100). 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 Live (L2) (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180934 3667711
Geekbench Single 130 3639
Geekbench Multi 488 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 / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo / ZenUI 5 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 Live (L2)

  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)

  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
17/100
180934 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +95.1%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (97/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (89/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (93/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) 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 Live (L2) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) 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.