Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 207 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Vivo S21 Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Vivo S21 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.