ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-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 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 15 / 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 | 227 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 164.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 8 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 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.