Realme GT 8 vs Redmi A1
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 155,362); the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Redmi A1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi A1, the Realme GT 8 scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 10/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 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 | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi A1 by 1907.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi A1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (92/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (98/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi A1?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi A1?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi A1?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi A1?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi A1?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.