ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,627,862).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 37
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 43
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1627862
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 37/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2342433 1627862
Geekbench Single 2205 1761
Geekbench Multi 7192 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 65W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g 225 g
Price $1055
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
49/100 -43.9%
1627862 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
$1055
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (45/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (45/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.