Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 9 and Sony Xperia 1 VI: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,007,932
- against 2,340,817
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI, if you care about…
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 227 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,007,932 Best value | 2,340,817 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,718 Best value | 4,731 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Silver, Green, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % Best value | 86.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 185 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, A2DP, LE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK | XQEC54EUKCB.GC, XQEC54EUKCG.GC, XQEC54EUKCS.GC, XQ-EC72 |
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