Realme GT 8 vs Redmi K50
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100; launch prices were $350 and $310. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 58/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,089,139).
Realme GT 8
Redmi K50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1089139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $310 vs $350
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi K50, the Realme GT 8 scores 22 points higher (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Redmi K50 — 58/100; 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 K50 (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi K50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1089139 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $310 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi K50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi K50 by 186.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Redmi K50 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (92/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi K50?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi K50?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi K50 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi K50?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi K50?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi K50?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users.