Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs. Xiaomi 13 Pro: A Deep Dive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is the more compelling choice. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 offers excellent performance, coupled with significantly faster 120W charging and a more versatile camera system. While the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate excels in sustained gaming, the Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers a more well-rounded experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 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 | 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 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/210 Mbps, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - B version | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, September 19 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 07 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 |
| Body | ||
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| 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 | 247 g (8.71 oz) | 210 g or 229 g (7.41 oz) |
| Built-in motorized cooling air vent (AeroActive Portal) IPX4 water resistant 2" OLED display (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| CPU | 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 | Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 16GB 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 | ||
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| 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, 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 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), 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 | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0 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 | ||
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| Colors | Space Gray | Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue |
| Models | AI2203, AI2203-3E010EU | 2210132G, 2210132C |
| Price | About 1100 EUR | About 750 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 103h | Endurance rating 115h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | -25.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1107464 (v9) GeekBench: 4575 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) GeekBench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Excellent gaming performance
- Long battery endurance (103h)
- Gaming-centric features (triggers, cooling)
- Slower charging (65W)
- Bulkier design
- Less versatile camera system
Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Faster charging (120W wired, 50W wireless)
- Superior camera system
- More refined design and user experience
- Slightly lower battery endurance (115h)
- Less focused on dedicated gaming features
- Potential for thermal throttling under extreme load
Display Comparison
Both devices feature displays with an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, the Xiaomi 13 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 1253 nits, significantly exceeding what we'd expect from the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate, making it more visible outdoors. While both likely employ high refresh rate panels, the Xiaomi 13 Pro's higher brightness provides a superior viewing experience in bright conditions. The ROG Phone's display is geared towards gaming with potentially higher touch sampling rates, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro's brightness is a clear advantage for everyday use.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer photo and video capabilities, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro is expected to have a more sophisticated camera system. While specific sensor details are missing, Xiaomi's flagship phones are known for their advanced image processing and high-quality sensors. The Xiaomi 13 Pro's camera system likely benefits from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2's improved ISP (Image Signal Processor). The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate, while capable, typically prioritizes gaming features over camera innovation. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is the clear winner for photography enthusiasts.
Performance
The Xiaomi 13 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) represents a generational leap over the Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate's Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm). The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 utilizes the newer Cortex-X3 core clocked at 3.2 GHz, compared to the ROG Phone's Cortex-X2 at 3.35 GHz. While the ROG Phone's CPU clock speed is slightly higher, the architectural improvements in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, combined with its more efficient 4nm process, translate to better sustained performance and thermal management. The Xiaomi 13 Pro's LPDDR5x RAM further enhances its performance capabilities. The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will still deliver excellent gaming performance, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro has the edge in overall processing power and efficiency.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi 13 Pro boasts a significant charging advantage with its 120W wired charging, achieving a full charge in just 19 minutes, compared to the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate's 65W charging. The Xiaomi 13 Pro also offers 50W wireless charging, a feature absent on the ROG Phone. While the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has an endurance rating of 103 hours, the Xiaomi 13 Pro achieves 115 hours, suggesting better overall battery efficiency. The Xiaomi 13 Pro's faster charging and slightly better endurance make it more convenient for users on the go.
Buying Guide
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate if you are a dedicated mobile gamer who prioritizes long gaming sessions and customizable gaming features, and don't mind a bulkier design. Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if you prefer a premium, all-around flagship experience with a top-tier camera, faster charging, and a more refined user experience, even if it means slightly less specialized gaming features.