ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $1299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 60/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1135878
- Lighter: 186g vs 238g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III received the same MobileRank rating — 60/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
Both devices scored 60/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.