ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-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 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). 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 VI significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (62/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
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 VI significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (62/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by just 4 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 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.