Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $350 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 502,844); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A71
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $470
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A71 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 209g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Realme GT 8 scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 12/100; 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 A71 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 521.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Realme GT 8 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.