Realme GT5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-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 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).

The Realme GT5 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 61
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 64
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2402979 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 218g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (74/100 vs 35/100).

Realme GT5 Pro: The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT5 Pro Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2402979 1242193
Geekbench Single 2205 1675
Geekbench Multi 7192 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2520
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 119
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP65
Dimensions 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 172 g
Launch price $700
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 5400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2402979 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 -93.4%
1242193 AnTuTu

Realme GT5 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT5 Pro
$700
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (83/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (74/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Realme GT5 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Realme GT5 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.