ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the stronger camera (136 vs 108); the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is thinner (9.1mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (70/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.