ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

90.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

· 2022

Xiaomi 12T Pro

$849

90.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera99/100

Battery90/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro:

✓Larger 5,500 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 12T Pro:

✓20g lighter chassis (205g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$350 lower launch MSRP ($849 vs $1199)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro	Xiaomi 12T Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (391 ppi)	2712x1220 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	165 Hz ProMotion	144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,500 nits peak	900 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	24 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	512GB / 1024GB	256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX890	200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung HP1
Telephoto Zoom	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.45	20 MP, f/2.24
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm	163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight	225 g	205 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	65W wired fast charging	120W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1199	$849

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 90.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more)

When to buy Xiaomi 12T Pro:

Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 65W · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

Which phone is better: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or Xiaomi 12T Pro?

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.8/100 compared to Xiaomi 12T Pro (90.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 90.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi 12T Pro?

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is equipped with a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 12T Pro features a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.