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. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-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).

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 52

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 225g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (74/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

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 1662
Geekbench Multi 7200 4188
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 —
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
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2464181 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 -98.4%
1242193 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (83/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (74/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

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 4 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 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

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 (83/100 vs 68/100).

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 gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.