Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Realme GT 8

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,825,719); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 228g).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
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
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 209g vs 228g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $649

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Higher value score: 100/100 vs 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro 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 Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1825719 3119308
Geekbench Single 2004 3041
Geekbench Multi 5311 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight 228 g 209 g
Launch price $649 $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +41.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Realme GT 8
$350

Launch price difference: $299. Realme GT 8 was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro 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.