ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1500
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $801. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $801 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.