Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,818,396); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (218g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- 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 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). 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 Z Fold5 — 38/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 117.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Realme GT 8 Pro was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (84/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Fold5 is a better fit for active users.