Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Note 10S

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 209g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $350

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Realme GT 8 scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Redmi Note 10S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 3119308 534895
Geekbench Single 3041 673
Geekbench Multi 9494 1881
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 179 g
Price $350 $250
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -483.2%
534895 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Redmi Note 10S by 483.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT 8
$350
Redmi Note 10S
$250

Price difference: $100. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (98/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (56/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi Note 10S?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi Note 10S?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.