ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 8/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3330); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 52 points higher (60/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (77/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 251.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (58/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (77/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 52 points (60/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.