Realme Neo7 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme Neo7 scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 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 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (65/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550332 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 107.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Neo7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (65/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 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 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.