ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,313,311).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 54
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better portability (34/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2313311
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2313311 3030376
Geekbench Single 2205 3050
Geekbench Multi 7192 10200
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 225 g 225 g
Launch price $1099 $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2313311 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +23.7%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 23.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 8
$1099
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.