ASUS ROG Phone 6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,478,125); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1478125
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 239g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6 (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1478125 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 6 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 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 6 (100/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100).
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 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6 by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for active users. 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.