ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 65/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the stronger camera (118 vs 108); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- 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 (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV received the same MobileRank rating — 65/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| 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) | 108 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
Both devices scored 65/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (76/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.