Realme 12 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $215 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Realme 12 Pro
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $350
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, 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 Realme 12 Pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $350 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Realme 12 Pro by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $135. Realme 12 Pro was $135 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme 12 Pro 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.