Realme GT 6 vs Realme GT 8
The Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,809,566).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 6
Realme GT 8
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $450
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 6 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Realme GT 6 — 64/100, 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 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 6 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 6 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1809566 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 6 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Realme GT 6 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Realme GT 8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 6 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 6 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 6 and the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 6 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 6 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 6 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 6 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 6 over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.