ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1376 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1376
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 53/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.