Realme GT 8 vs Redmi 8A
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $350 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 23/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 193,115); the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $350
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi 8A, the Realme GT 8 scores 57 points higher (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; 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 8A (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $100 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi 8A by 1515.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Redmi 8A was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 57 points (80/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi 8A?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.