Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A30s
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; launch prices were $599 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A30s
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $599
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1431.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (73/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.