ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (65/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (65/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.