Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 218g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1333299
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 218g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (71/100 vs 46/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo: The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 3950082 1333299
Geekbench Single 3639 1654
Geekbench Multi 11047 4217
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS realme UI 7.0 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm
Weight 218 g 181 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
61/100 -196.3%
1333299 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 196.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (84/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (71/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.