ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,627,862); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1627862
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (61/100 vs 32/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1754213 1627862
Geekbench Single 2004 1761
Geekbench Multi 5311 4688
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 172 g 225 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 -7.8%
1627862 AnTuTu

ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (70/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (64/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (61/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.