Realme 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 49/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Realme 8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 22 points higher (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 8 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Realme 8 Pro by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.