Realme P1 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Realme P1 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 982,776); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P1 Pro doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P1 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Realme P1 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 982776
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P1 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P1 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 982776 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Realme P1 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme P1 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P1 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Realme P1 Pro by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P1 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P1 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Realme P1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P1 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P1 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme P1 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.