Realme 3i vs Realme GT 8

The Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 232,802); the Realme 3i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 3i
Performance 17
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 39
Portability 71
Value for money
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Realme 3i better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 209g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4230 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 3i vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (71/100 vs 50/100).

Realme 3i: The Realme 3i is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Realme 3i Realme GT 8
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 232802 3119308
Geekbench Single 341 3041
Geekbench Multi 779 9494
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1440x3136
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4230 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0 Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 209 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Realme 3i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Realme 3i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Realme 3i
  • 4230 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
39
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 3i and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100
232802 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +92.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Realme 3i by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 3i
Price unknown
Realme GT 8
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (92/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (98/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (56/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (85/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (71/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 3i or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 3i and the Realme GT 8?

The Realme 3i has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 3i or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 3i or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Realme 3i over the Realme GT 8?

The Realme 3i 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.