ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1055 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 2096581
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $964 vs $1055
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (43/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1055 | $964 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $91. Sony Xperia 1 VI is cheaper by $91.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (57/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (60/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.