Realme GT7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $650 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1295
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 222g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $645. Realme GT7 Pro was $645 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT7 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.