ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1376 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,290,813); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1376 vs $1639
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $263. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was $263 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.