Realme 8i vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 43/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 493,222); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Realme 8i better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 203g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 8i (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

Realme 8i: The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 8i Realme GT7 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 493222 2835794
Geekbench Single 678 2729
Geekbench Multi 1895 8430
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 6500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8i and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8i MediaTek Helio G96
43/100
493222 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +82.6%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Realme 8i by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (89/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 8i (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.