Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $350 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $350
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Realme GT 8 scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A30 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1112.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (98/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.