ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1099 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Better portability (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (56/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $449 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 158.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $650. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $650 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (56/100 vs 35/100).
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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.