ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1099 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,484,323); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1484323
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1099
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1484323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $600 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 55.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.