Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; estimated prices are $599 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 22/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $470 vs $599
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (77/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 57 points higher (79/100 vs 22/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $599 | $470 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 694.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $129. Samsung Galaxy A71 is cheaper by $129.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (68/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (76/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 57 points (79/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.