ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-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 1,208,784); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3996
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (85/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 5s or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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.