Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $599 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 20/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Cheaper: $200 vs $599
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 59 points higher (79/100 vs 20/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (96/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $599 | $200 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Redmi Note 9S is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (96/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 59 points (79/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
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 9S?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.