Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $350 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 503,308).
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 503308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $350
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Realme GT 8 scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A15 — 58/100; 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 A15 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 503308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $200 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 519.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (98/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
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 A15 is a better fit for everyday use.