Realme GT7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).

The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT7

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 90
Portability 53
Value for money 80

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Performance 68
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 206g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Realme GT7 scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

Realme GT7: The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT7 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2415876 1320406
Geekbench Single 2233 1662
Geekbench Multi 7478 4188
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 30W
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
NFC — yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions — 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 185 g
Launch price $420 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT7

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT7

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Realme GT7 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
77/100
2415876 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
65/100 -83.0%
1320406 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT7

$420

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (84/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.

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

The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.