ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1299 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1639
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.