ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,877).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes ASUS Zenfone V V520KL better?
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 15/100). 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 V V520KL (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone V V520KL | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×72.6×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- Main: 23MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (81/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL 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.