ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1799
- Better camera (48/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 211g vs 238g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 28/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (43/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $500. ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (48/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (43/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.