Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $429 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $1295
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9119
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Realme Neo8 scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $866. Realme Neo8 was $866 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.