Realme GT5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 Pro has the bigger battery (5400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,402,979 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2402979 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (66/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT5 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (66/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Realme GT5 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.