ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1199 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $1000 vs $1199
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $1000 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Sony Xperia 1 IV is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (47/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (57/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (68/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (47/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.