ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads — 68/100 vs 65/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,469,638); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12T Pro has the stronger camera (129 vs 108); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $999
- Better camera (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 3 points higher (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $600 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (64/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.