Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $350 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-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 1,031,048).
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $449
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Realme GT 8 scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A55 — 42/100; 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 A55 (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A55 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $449 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 202.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Realme GT 8 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A55 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
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 A55 is a better fit for everyday use.