ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1499 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-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 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,453,683); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 247g).
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1453683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 5401
- Lighter: 197g vs 247g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 36/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D 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 6D Ultimate (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (54/100 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 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (58/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1453683 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $1295 |
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $204. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $204 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (54/100 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 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (58/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.