Realme Neo7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 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 2,549,313); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Realme Neo7
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2549313
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7315
- Lighter: 197g vs 213g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 53/100). 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 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 (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2549313 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7315 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme Neo7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Realme Neo7 by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo7
Price unknownperformance
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 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 (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Realme Neo7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 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 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 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.