ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Lighter: 185g vs 238g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.