Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Asus
ROG Phone 10 Ultimate
$1,399
4categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
9categories won
6 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, outperforming on measurable specifications. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 6,500 mAh.
ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2448 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,060,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10420 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $999Winner |
Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate
The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate combines an industry-leading 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 silicon, active graphene aero-chamber cooling, and 6,500 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery endurance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh