Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 16 differences across 28 checks. 12 answers are identical.
Asus · 2024
ROG Phone 9
- Screen size
- 6.78"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
- Battery capacity
- 5800 mAh
- Launch price
- $999
Sony · 2025
Xperia 1 VII
- Screen size
- 6.5"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- €1,499
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 15W | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging speed | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 30W wired |
| Battery capacity | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP65/IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 185Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.5" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (under display, ultrasonic) | Yes (side-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | Yes, 7.1x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, up to 8K | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2024, November 21 | 2025, June 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $999 | €1,499 |
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AllSpecifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.