Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
24mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
AMOLED / OLED |
1 billion |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Model | ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Xperia 1 (J8170) |
Other model names | Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (8GB RAM) | Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Asus | Sony |
Release date | 7/22/2020 | 5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 |
Depth | 9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in) | 72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in) |
Weight | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.59" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 391 PPI | 643 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 650nits[typ] HDR10+ | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 650 (250-587MHz) | 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 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1 | 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 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
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 | 5000/150 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79) | 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, SA/NSA | 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 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0 | (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 | 10120x6328 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 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 | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect 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 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 3330 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 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 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3 | • Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) | |
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 |