Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,825,719); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 228g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1825719 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 228 g 207 g
Launch price $649 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +53.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599

Launch price difference: $50. Realme GT 8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (73/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

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