ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-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 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3373
- Lighter: 197g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 63/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 28/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 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 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (58/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1295 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $4. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $4 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 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 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (58/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.