Realme GT7 (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,835,794).
Realme GT7 (China)
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2835794
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8430
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Realme GT7 (China) by 26.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Realme GT7 (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.