Realme GT 8 vs Redmi 15C
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $350 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 36/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495).
Realme GT 8
Redmi 15C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- 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 49/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $350
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi 15C, the Realme GT 8 scores 44 points higher (80/100 vs 36/100). 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 49/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Redmi 15C — 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 15C (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| 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 / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $120 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi 15C by 800.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $230. Redmi 15C was $230 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 44 points (80/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi 15C?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi 15C?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 15C is a better fit for everyday use.