ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (52/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (52/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.