Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $350 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 18/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $380
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 209g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Realme GT 8 scores 62 points higher (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 1/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; 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 A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (84/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $380 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $30. Realme GT 8 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 62 points (80/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
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 A5 2017?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
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 A5 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.