Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Note 8

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $350 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $350

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; 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 Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 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 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Redmi Note 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3119308 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3136 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
NFC no
Dimensions 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g 190 g
Launch price $350 $180
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100 -846.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Redmi Note 8 by 846.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
Redmi Note 8
$180

Launch price difference: $170. Redmi Note 8 was $170 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

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

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 8 is a better fit for everyday use.