Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $350 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 46/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $450
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Realme GT 8 scores 34 points higher (80/100 vs 46/100). 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; 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 A72 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 504.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Realme GT 8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 34 points (80/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.