Realme C73 vs Realme GT 8
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $120 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Realme GT 8
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $350
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Realme C73 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Realme C73 was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (98/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Realme GT 8?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.