Realme GT5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $1500. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Realme GT5 Pro has the bigger battery (5400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,402,979); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
The Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Realme GT5 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Realme GT5 Pro was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (97/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.