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 (3,950,082 vs 1,825,719); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 — 36/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
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 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.