Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP…

Asus

16 Ultra

$1,299

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5 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 6,500 mAh.

🎮 Gaming16 Ultra

16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 Camera16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ Value16 Ultra

16 Ultra wins on budget and value at $1299 compared to $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
Screen size	6.78"	6.73"
Resolution	1080 x 2448	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	—	521 ppi
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	4500 nitsWinner	3600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	—	10800
Maximum RAM	24 GB	24 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	3x	3.2xWinner
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MP	32 MP
Max video	—	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
Capacity	6,500 mAhWinner	6,200 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
Weight	228 g	226 g
Thickness	8.9 mm	9.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	16 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,399	$1,299Winner