ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Lighter: 200g vs 238g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 28/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; 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 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 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 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (69/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1499 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 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 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (69/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.