Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi K40S

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi K40S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi K40S, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Redmi K40S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm
Weight 207 g 195 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi K40S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi K40S by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599
Redmi K40S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (73/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (83/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi K40S?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi K40S?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K40S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi K40S?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi K40S?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi K40S?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.