Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $599 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 28/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $720
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 56 points higher (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; 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 S8 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (82/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $720 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 801.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $121. Realme GT 8 Pro was $121 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (82/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 56 points (84/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
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 S8 is a better fit for everyday use.