ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1399 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,899,814); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1639
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 239g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 Ultimate (85/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.