Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Realme Neo8 scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3222272 1320406
Geekbench Single 2903 1675
Geekbench Multi 9602 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1644x3840
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 -144.0%
1320406 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 144.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.