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Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Realme Neo8

7.0/10

No price yet

Sony Xperia 1 VII

7.0/10

No price yet

Best for

  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsRealme Neo8

Head to head

  • Performance
    8.6
    8.9

    Sony Xperia 1 VII has the faster chip: Elite against Gen 5.

  • Gaming
    8.5
    8.4
  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    –
    8.9
  • Longevity
    6.2
    5.3

    Realme Neo8 should get software updates for about 2.2 more years, against about 1.6 for Sony Xperia 1 VII.

  • Connectivity
    6.2
    6.2
  • Extras
    3.7
    5.6

    Sony Xperia 1 VII has a headphone jack; Realme Neo8 does not.

All specifications
Realme Neo8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, January 22
Available. Released 2025, June 04
Model
RMX8899
XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC, PDX256
Performance
CPU
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 829
Adreno 830
Processor
Gen 5
Elite
Display
Display Type
–
1475 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Screen Protection
–
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
80W wired, 80W/44W UFCS, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe
5G Bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Infrared Port
Yes
–
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
–
-26.1 LUFS (Good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
Yes
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
Build and size
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Dimensions
6.78 inches, 112.4 cm 2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.5 inches, 103.7 cm 2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme Neo8 or Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Realme Neo8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Realme Neo8 wins on longevity; Sony Xperia 1 VII wins on performance and extras.

Which is faster, Realme Neo8 or Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Sony Xperia 1 VII has the faster chip: Elite against Gen 5.

Which will last more years, Realme Neo8 or Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Realme Neo8 should get software updates for about 2.2 more years, against about 1.6 for Sony Xperia 1 VII.

Which has more extras, Realme Neo8 or Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Sony Xperia 1 VII has a headphone jack; Realme Neo8 does not.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Realme Neo8 or Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Realme Neo8 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Realme Neo8 or Sony Xperia 1 VII?

Realme Neo8 is the newer of the two, released January 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

Realme Neo8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII: which is better? - Mutape