ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $999 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 7192
- 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 (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $964 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $999 | $964 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $35. Sony Xperia 1 VI is cheaper by $35.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (72/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (58/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.