Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-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 (3,126,402 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8

Performance 91
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 94

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT 8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1333299
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1654
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4217
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 209g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Realme GT 8 scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (71/100 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo: The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 3126402 1333299
Geekbench Single 3013 1654
Geekbench Multi 9287 4217
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC — yes
Dimensions — 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm
Weight 209 g 181 g
Launch price $350 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
61/100 -134.5%
1333299 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 134.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8

$350

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (85/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (71/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.