Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,345,563); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 218g vs 236g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (84/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (91/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
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. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.