Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,760,000).
Realme GT 8
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6403
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2760000
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $350
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 86/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Realme GT 8 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (65/100 vs 43/100). 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 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $350 | $250 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme GT 8 by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (65/100 vs 43/100).
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 (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
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?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.