Realme GT7 (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2835794 1119714
Geekbench Single 2729 1488
Geekbench Multi 8430 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 203 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 -153.3%
1119714 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 153.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (35/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.