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).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Realme GT 8
- Overall rating 61/100
- 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
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Realme GT 8 was $299 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.