ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 61/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 247g).
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 247g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 5 points higher (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1453683 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.