ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 51/100 vs 44/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores 7 points higher (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | $1000 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (45/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (57/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (68/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (45/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.