Realme GT 7 Pro vs Redmi 8A
The Realme GT 7 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $800 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 23/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,111,924 vs 193,115); the Realme GT 7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 222g).
Realme GT 7 Pro
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 3111924 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $800
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 7 Pro vs the Redmi 8A, the Realme GT 7 Pro scores 53 points higher (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme GT 7 Pro — 64/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 7 Pro | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3111924 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $100 |
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 7 Pro and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 7 Pro leads Redmi 8A by 1511.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Redmi 8A was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 7 Pro and the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 7 Pro over the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.