Google Pixel 8 vs Realme GT 8

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4575); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 209g

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $699

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 48/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Realme GT 8
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1443431 3119308
Geekbench Single 1722 3041
Geekbench Multi 4458 9494
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 18W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g 209 g
Price $699 $350
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +53.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Google Pixel 8 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Realme GT 8
$350

Price difference: $349. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (79/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (85/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Realme GT 8?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Realme GT 8?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Realme GT 8?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.