ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $999 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1000
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1000 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (58/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.