Realme GT7 (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 203g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2835794 1320406
Geekbench Single 2729 1675
Geekbench Multi 8430 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 203 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 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 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 -114.8%
1320406 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 114.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (89/100 vs 69/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).

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

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