Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has better RAM than Sony Xperia 1 VIII. In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Sony Xperia 1 VIII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more internal memory than Sony Xperia 1 VIII
| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 149990 | Rs. 126990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 13, 2026. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VIII is Rs. 149990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is Rs. 126990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 6.5 inch screen. Sony Xperia 1 VIII has LTPO OLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 396 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 VIII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's larger 24 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Sony Xperia 1 VIII's lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Sony Xperia 1 VIII (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 13, 2026 | November 19, 2024 |
| In The Box | Clear Case/ Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler X Pro, 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 | 74 x 162 x 8.3 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Gold | Phantom Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 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 | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, HDR10 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | HDR | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 5G (sub-6GHz) / 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, 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 | 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 | LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF | 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 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 830 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| 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 | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |