Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5800mAh vs…

Asus

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 9 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 Asus ROG Phone 9. Choose the Asus ROG Phone 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

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

🏷️ ValueAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $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.

Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.78"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	388 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nits	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,120,000Winner	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	10180	10100
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	13 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,800 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	227 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front	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 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 15	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 9, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,399

Asus ROG Phone 9

The Asus ROG Phone 9 breaks display speed barriers with a 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, powered by Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Features a rear AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED matrix that lets you play retro mini-games on the back, AirTrigger ultrasonic touch sensors, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal OIS, dual USB-C ports, and IP68 water resistance.

Display: 6.78"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,800mAh

Full Asus ROG Phone 9 specifications →

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.

Display: 6.5"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 52MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Xperia 1 VII specifications →