Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $429 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 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 | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 161.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Realme Neo8 was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.