ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $1295. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,313,311); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1295
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7192
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 34/100)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (58/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1295 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $196. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $196 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.