ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5165); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5165 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 199g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; 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 Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $830 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 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 Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.