Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $270 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Neo7 Turbo

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 86

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, 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 Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (65/100 vs 50/100).

Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2560650 1232200
Geekbench Single 2233 1500
Geekbench Multi 7478 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging — 11W
DXOMark (camera) — 105
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 186 g
Launch price $270 $1299

Camera comparison

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

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

Battery and charging

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2560650 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 -107.8%
1232200 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 107.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Neo7 Turbo

$270

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Launch price difference: $1029. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $1029 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (65/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.