Realme GT 8 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Realme GT 8 (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 66/100 vs 10/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Realme GT 8
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Realme V21, the Realme GT 8 scores 56 points higher (66/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (70/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Realme V21?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 56 points (66/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Realme V21?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Realme V21?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Realme V21?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Realme V21?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.