ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1754213 1320406
Geekbench Single 2004 1675
Geekbench Multi 5311 4453
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 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 8GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 -32.9%
1320406 AnTuTu

ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 32.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

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 Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (53/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 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 Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.