Realme GT 8 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714).
Realme GT 8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Realme GT 8 scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1799 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1449. Realme GT 8 was $1449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.