Realme GT 2 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Realme GT 2 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 2 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Realme GT 2 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 2 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Realme GT 2 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT 2 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT 2 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 2 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×74.7×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 2 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 2 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Realme GT 2 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Realme GT 2 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT 2 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT 2 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Realme GT 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 2 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT 2 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.