ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. 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 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1199
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (47/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (85/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (47/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.