Realme GT 8 vs Redmi K80
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $350 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6550); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Redmi K80
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6550 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 213g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi K80, the Realme GT 8 scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Redmi K80 — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). 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 K80 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi K80 by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Redmi K80 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
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 K80 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi K80?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Redmi K80 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi K80?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi K80?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi K80?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi K80?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.