Realme GT7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $650 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 222g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 153.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Realme GT7 Pro was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT7 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.