ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 978,910); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 240g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×9.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.