Realme GT 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $901. Realme GT 8 Pro was $901 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.