Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition vs. Xiaomi 13 Pro: A Deep Dive Comparison
| Phones Images | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user, the Xiaomi 13 Pro emerges as the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset delivers cutting-edge performance, coupled with a versatile camera system and incredibly fast 120W charging. While the ROG Phone excels in gaming, the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers a more polished and well-rounded experience.
| PHONES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phone Names | Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 - A version (MediaTek) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A version (MediaTek) | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2024/210 Mbps, 5G - Snapdragon modelHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/210 Mbps, 5G - MediaTek mod | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - B version (Snapdragon) | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, September 19 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 10 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 173 x 77 x 10.4 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in) | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm or 8.7 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 239 g (8.43 oz) | 210 g or 229 g (7.41 oz) |
| IPX4 water resistant Illuminated RGB logo (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) - USAMediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm) - International | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 NTFS support for external storage | UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) | 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 4K@120fps (Snapdragon model), 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, 28mm (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio - MediaTek model 32-bit/384kHz audio - Snapdragon model | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive - Snapdragon model5.3, A2DP, LE - MediaTek model | 5.3, A2DP, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5 (Snapdragon model) 10W reverse wired | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min 50W wireless, 100% in 36 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh | Li-Po 4820 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Night Black | Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue |
| Models | AI2203_C | 2210132G, 2210132C |
| Price | About 1500 EUR | About 750 EUR |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 115h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) GeekBench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition
- Dedicated gaming features (AirTriggers, etc.)
- Unique Batman Edition aesthetic
- Potentially superior thermal management for sustained gaming
- Older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset (US model)
- Slower charging speeds
- Likely inferior camera performance
Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- Incredibly fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Superior camera system
- More refined and balanced flagship experience
- Less focused on dedicated gaming features
- May not appeal to users seeking a bold, gaming-centric design
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi 13 Pro boasts a display capable of reaching 1253 nits of peak brightness, providing excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. While the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition’s display specs aren’t provided, its gaming focus suggests a high refresh rate, but likely doesn’t match the Xiaomi’s peak brightness. Both devices likely utilize AMOLED panels for vibrant colors, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio (nominal) suggests deeper blacks. The Xiaomi’s display is likely LTPO, allowing for variable refresh rates to conserve battery.
Camera Comparison
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is clearly positioned as a camera powerhouse, though specific details are limited in the provided data. Its focus on 'Photo / Video' suggests a sophisticated camera system, likely featuring a large main sensor and advanced image processing. The ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition, while capable, likely prioritizes other features over camera excellence. The absence of sensor size details for the ROG Phone suggests it won’t compete with the Xiaomi 13 Pro in image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. Ignoring the likely inclusion of low-resolution macro lenses on both devices, the Xiaomi’s camera system is expected to deliver superior results.
Performance
The Xiaomi 13 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) represents a significant leap over the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) found in the US version of the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition (international versions use Dimensity 9000+). The Gen 2 features a newer Cortex-X3 prime core clocked at 3.2 GHz, compared to the ROG Phone’s 3.19 GHz Cortex-X2. The Xiaomi also benefits from newer Cortex-A715 and A710 cores, offering improved efficiency and performance. This translates to faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better sustained performance during demanding tasks. The ROG Phone’s gaming-centric design may offer superior thermal management, but the Xiaomi’s chipset is fundamentally more powerful.
Battery Life
Both phones achieve an endurance rating of 115 hours, indicating comparable overall battery life. However, the Xiaomi 13 Pro’s 120W wired charging is a game-changer, achieving a full charge in just 19 minutes. The ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition’s 65W charging, while respectable, is significantly slower. Furthermore, the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging, features absent from the ROG Phone’s 10W reverse wired charging. The Xiaomi’s faster charging mitigates any potential battery capacity differences.
Buying Guide
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition if you are a dedicated mobile gamer who prioritizes raw performance, customizable gaming features like AirTriggers, and a bold, distinctive design. Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if you prefer a premium flagship experience with a top-tier camera, faster charging speeds, and a more refined software experience for everyday use.