Realme GT 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $599 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Sony Xperia XA2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $349 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1731.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Sony Xperia XA2 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (73/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Sony Xperia XA2?
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 XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.