Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; 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 Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $180 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Redmi Note 8 was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (73/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
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 Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.