Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $350 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $350
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Realme GT 8 scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A02 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $110 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $240. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $240 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use.