Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
65.9chipPerformance53.5
69Display64.2
56.1Camera69.5
65.3Battery71.6
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 88 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 63.8 against 63.6 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Asus ROG Phone 8 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 8
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 64
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 522 ppi+35% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits | 2,600 nits+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,998Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,453Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g+1% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+2% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ROG UI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |