Realme GT5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $700 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 Pro has the bigger battery (5400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,402,979 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Realme GT5 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2402979 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (65/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1299 |
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT5 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 114.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Realme GT5 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (61/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.