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; launch prices were $599 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 502,844); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A71
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A71 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $599
- Better portability (75/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 12/100; 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 A71 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 685.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (91/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
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 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
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, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.