Realme P1 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Realme P1 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 52/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P1 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 982,776); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P1 Pro doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P1 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Realme P1 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 982776
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2700
- Lighter: 186g vs 217g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P1 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 8 points higher (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P1 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P1 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 982776 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme P1 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme P1 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P1 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Realme P1 Pro by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme P1 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P1 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P1 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Realme P1 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme P1 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Realme P1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P1 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P1 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme P1 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.