Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $429 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1135878
- 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 $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 183.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1370. Realme Neo8 was $1370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.