Realme GT 8 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3330); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 209g
- Better display (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Realme GT 8 scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 250.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.