Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $270 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 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 2,560,650).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2560650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7478
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, 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, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2560650 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Realme Neo7 Turbo by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1025. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $1025 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 Neo7 Turbo and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Realme Neo7 Turbo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.