Realme GT 8 vs Redmi 3S
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; estimated prices are $350 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 21/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 180,440); the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Redmi 3S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 209g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $350
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi 3S, the Realme GT 8 scores 59 points higher (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 144 g | |
| Price | $350 | $120 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi 3S by 1628.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $230. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $230.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 3S?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 59 points (80/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi 3S?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 3S — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 3S?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 3S?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi 3S?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use.