Realme GT7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,496,976).
Realme GT7
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1295
- Better camera (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2496976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7478
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Realme GT7 scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1295 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Realme GT7 by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $875. Realme GT7 was $875 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.