Realme C61 vs Realme GT 8
The Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme C61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Realme C61
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme C61 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme C61 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme C61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (98/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme C61 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 and the Realme GT 8?
The Realme C61 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme C61 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.