ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,899,814); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Lighter: 200g vs 239g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.