ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-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 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- 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 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Lighter: 182g vs 238g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 5 V significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 5 V significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by just 7 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 5 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.