Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,222,280).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 46/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 222.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (73/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.