Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera…

Asus

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

6categories won

6 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate. Choose the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.78"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2448	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	—	529 ppi
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	4500 nitsWinner	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	13 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	6,500 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	228 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Launch price	$1,399	$1,399