Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $350 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 66/100 vs 61/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 2,728,128).
Realme GT 8
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 2728128
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8358
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $300 vs $350
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 86/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Realme GT 8 scores 5 points higher (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Price | $350 | $300 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.