Realme GT 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Verdict

Realme GT 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xperia 5 IV in nearly every meaningful way. The GT 5 Pro features a substantially larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 3216x1440 resolution and exceptional 4500-nit peak brightness, compared to the Xperia's smaller 6.1-inch OLED at 1000 nits. Processing power heavily favors Realme with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 versus the aging Gen 1 chipset in Sony's phone. Camera capabilities demonstrate Realme's technological advantage: 50 MP main sensor with Sony's IMX890, 3x periscope zoom, and 4K at 60fps video trump the Xperia's 12 MP sensors and 4K at 120fps (which demands higher computational cost for lower real-world utility). Battery and charging leave the Xperia behind, with 5400 mAh capacity, 100W wired charging, and 50W wireless versus 5000 mAh, 30W wired, and 15W wireless. RAM options reach 12 GB on Realme against 8 GB maximum on Sony. The Xperia does weigh less at 172g and carries an IP68 rating versus IP65, plus includes USB-C 3.2 with superior data transfer. However, these minor advantages don't justify Sony's $400 premium price point. Realme GT 5 Pro delivers flagship features at a mid-range price.