Realme GT 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Realme GT 8 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.