Realme GT 8 vs Redmi R70
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $350 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Redmi R70
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi R70 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $350
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi R70, the Realme GT 8 scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Redmi R70 — 60/100; 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 R70 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi R70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi R70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi R70 by 389.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Redmi R70 was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (98/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi R70?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi R70?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi R70 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi R70?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi R70?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi R70?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.