Realme GT 8 vs Redmi 12
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $350 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 362,744).
Realme GT 8
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $350
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi 12, the Realme GT 8 scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $150 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi 12 by 759.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 12 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 12?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi 12?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 12?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 12?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi 12?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.