Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $579 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 976,177).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Realme GT 8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $579
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $350 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Realme GT 8 was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G 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.