ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1500
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL — 16/100, 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.4×9.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1001. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL was $1001 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.