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 $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-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 3,842,882).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1499
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). 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 VIII — 60/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1499 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
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 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. Realme GT 8 Pro was $900 cheaper at launch.
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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.