Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $599 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 21/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 58 points (79/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 68
Design 41
Value for money 69
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 38
Value for money 91
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $270 vs $599

  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 58 points higher (79/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Redmi Note 9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3942923 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15
NFC yes
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 207 g 209 g
Price $599 $270
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
68
camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
21/100 -666.5%
514398 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270

Price difference: $329. Redmi Note 9 Pro is cheaper by $329.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 58 points (79/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.