Realme GT 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 57/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,135,878); the Realme GT 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 21 points higher (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Realme GT 5G by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 21 points (78/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.