Asus Zenfone 12 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has better RAM than Asus Zenfone 12. In terms of display resolution, Asus Zenfone 12 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Sony Xperia 1 VII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 140990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 13, 2025. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VII is Rs. 140990.
Display comparison
Asus Zenfone 12 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Sony Xperia 1 VII's 6.5 inch screen. Asus Zenfone 12 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 VII has OLED Screen type. Asus's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Sony's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Sony's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Asus's phone ~ 84.8%. Asus Zenfone 12 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 VII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus Zenfone 12's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Asus Zenfone 12's 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia 1 VII's 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus Zenfone 12 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 VII's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
| General | ||
| Model | Zenfone 12 | XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | December 29, 2025 (Expected) | May 13, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74 x 162 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | |
| Colors | Moss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF 48 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Color Spectrum Sensor,Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |