Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $599 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 218,879); the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi 5 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; 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 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $170 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1701.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi 5 Plus was $429 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.