ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro ($1,199) vs Sony Xperia 1 VI ($1,399) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,399 |
| Weight | 225g | 192g |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.78" 165Hz | 6.5" 4K OLED |
| Battery | 6500mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 65W | — |
| Zoom | — | 85-170mm |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 165Hz display
- Air triggers
- Massive battery
- Heavy
- Garish aesthetic
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Creator-focused cameras
- 4K display
- Headphone jack
- Expensive
- Niche audience
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is the better value at $1,199. If weight matters most, Sony Xperia 1 VI carries lighter at 192g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.