Realme 8i vs Realme GT7 Pro Racing
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads — 70/100 vs 43/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 493,222); the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Realme 8i
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Realme GT7 Pro Racing, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing scores 27 points higher (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Realme GT7 Pro Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8i and Realme GT7 Pro Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads Realme 8i by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users.