Realme GT5 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $500 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2402979 vs 1135878
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1799
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT5 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 111.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Realme GT5 Pro was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (67/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.