Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 4500mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
|---|
General
| Colors | Phantom Black | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Weight | 225 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Pro mode | Eye-Tracking, HDR, OIS | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
