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.
Realme 8i
Realme GT7 (China)
- Lighter: 194g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8i and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Realme 8i by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
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).
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.