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 $700 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-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 1,119,714).

The Realme GT5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 61
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 64
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2402979 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
  • 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: $700 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 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 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 63/100). 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 (61/100 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).

Realme GT5 Pro: The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT5 Pro Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2402979 1119714
Geekbench Single 2205 1488
Geekbench Multi 7192 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 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 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 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 $700 $1799
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 5400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme GT5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2402979 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -114.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Realme GT5 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 114.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT5 Pro
$700
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1099. Realme GT5 Pro was $1099 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 63/100).

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 (61/100 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 26 points (76/100 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 76/100, 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 (61/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Realme GT5 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 63/100).

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. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.