ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (76/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (76/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 104.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (76/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.