Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-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 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy M16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Realme GT 8 scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (98/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (56/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy M16?
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 M16 is a better fit for everyday use.