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Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix X Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) 08Points
6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

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!

Xperia XZ3 (H9493)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) vs ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)} 17 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+1440x2880 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+537 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs391 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (100GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)1%
Thinner
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6"vs+6.59"10%
Larger screen
(back) 19.2MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches34%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 24MP86%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAhvs+6000 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED / AMOLED
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
ModelXperia XZ3 (H9493)ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H9493, Sony AkatsukiAsus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyAsus
Release date10/5/20187/22/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Display typeP-OLEDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2880 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)537 PPI391 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered650nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/200 Mbps5000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm
5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3/4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Power delivery
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• Colors: Black glare
• ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers)
• Always-On display
• DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• AeroActive Cooler 3

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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