realme GT 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
64.4Performance64.4
88.2Display65.7
54.2Camera48.4
83.2Battery49.1
70.7Features70.7
9 spec wins — realme GT 83 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
realme GT 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.5 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+23). Sony Xperia 1 VIII still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme GT 8
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 66
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 49
- 233% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 30 W
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 7,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+21% | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+233% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g | 200 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69/IP66 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |