OnePlus Nord 2 vs Realme GT 8
The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 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 Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
OnePlus Nord 2
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 2 — 46/100, 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 OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | 189 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Realme GT 8 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 over the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.