Realme GT7 vs Sony Xperia XA2

The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $420 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 90
Portability 53
Value for money 90
Sony Xperia XA2
Performance 15
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 60
Value for money 0
What makes Realme GT7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $420

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Realme GT7 scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 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 XA2: The Sony Xperia XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 Sony Xperia XA2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Snapdragon 630
AnTuTu 2496976 215323
Geekbench Single 2233 181
Geekbench Multi 7478 960
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x1920
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.0
NFC yes
Dimensions 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm
Weight 206 g 171 g
Launch price $420 $349
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Sony Xperia XA2
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia XA2
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery
Sony Xperia XA2
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
77/100
2496976 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XA2 Snapdragon 630
21/100 -1059.6%
215323 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1059.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7
$420
Sony Xperia XA2
$349

Launch price difference: $71. Sony Xperia XA2 was $71 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (61/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (90/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.