Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Note 5
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $350 and $200. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Redmi Note 5
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $350
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme GT 8 scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Redmi Note 5 — 10/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi Note 5 by 1005.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Redmi Note 5 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.