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 $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-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 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2402979 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- 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: $500 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100). 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | $500 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
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 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Realme GT5 Pro was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100).
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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.