ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 53/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 250.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
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 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.