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. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4188 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
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 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.