Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3330); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better display (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 261.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.