Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better RAM than Sony Xperia 1 VII. In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Sony Xperia 1 VII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more internal memory than Sony Xperia 1 VII
| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 144990 | Rs. 101990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 15, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VII is Rs. 144990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is Rs. 101990.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's 6.78 inch screen. Sony Xperia 1 VII has OLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Asus's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Sony's phone ~ 86.5%. Sony Xperia 1 VII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Sony Xperia 1 VII's lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Sony Xperia 1 VII (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera. Sony Xperia 1 VII will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia 1 VII | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 15, 2025 (Expected) | November 19, 2024 |
| In The Box | Clear Case, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM | AnTuTu: 3042971, GeekBench: 10179, 3DMark: 6599 LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| 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 | 5100 mAh | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |