ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1399 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1399
- Better camera (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia 1 III was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (60/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.