ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $1199 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-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 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $900 vs $1199
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (48/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). 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 V leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (48/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 5311 | |
| 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $900 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Sony Xperia 1 V is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (47/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (57/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (66/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (48/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 V — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (47/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.