Realme GT 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,994,112).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 207g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1295 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $696. Realme GT 8 Pro was $696 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.