Realme GT7 Pro Racing vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Realme GT7 Pro Racing (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has the bigger battery (6500 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 3,119,308); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Realme GT7 Pro Racing by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 74
Portability 42
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 60
What makes Realme GT7 Pro Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Lighter: 200g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro Racing vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Realme GT7 Pro Racing: The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 Pro Racing Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3842882
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 218 g 200 g
Launch price $1499
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 Pro Racing and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 Pro Racing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +18.8%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Realme GT7 Pro Racing by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (69/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Realme GT7 Pro Racing by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Realme GT7 Pro Racing has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing 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 Pro Racing or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro Racing over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.