Asus ROG Phone (128GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2019 8:57 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 X Asus ROG Phone (128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8110) Compare Asus ROG Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3330 mAh
+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)12% Lighter
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
HDR8	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels171% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+643 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.5"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP80% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps56% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED / OLED

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ROG Phone (128GB)	Xperia 1 (J8110)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL, Z01QD	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Sony
Release date	9/1/2018	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.16 x 158.83 millimeters (3 x 6.25 in)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	550nits[typ] HDR8	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.96GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (B version) TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (B version) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 12mmFF	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X
📸 Front camera
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3330 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Front/back Gorilla glass • 2.5D curved glass screen • 3D curved glass back panel • 90Hz display (1ms response time) • 108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut • Supports glove touch • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 4+ • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Vapor-chamber cooling system	• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8110)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered