ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1399 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1135878
- 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 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1399
- Better portability (76/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (76/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Sony Xperia 5 III was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (60/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (76/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.