Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $350 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 872,405); the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 26
Battery 42
Portability 60
Value for money 12
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 872405
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $699

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 209g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, the Realme GT 8 scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — 12/100; 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 S20 FE (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 3119308 872405
Geekbench Single 3041 1222
Geekbench Multi 9494 3060
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 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 Android 10
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g 190 g
Launch price $350 $699
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Samsung Exynos 990
50/100 -257.6%
872405 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 257.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
$699

Launch price difference: $349. Realme GT 8 was $349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (92/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (98/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (56/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

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 S20 FE is a better fit for everyday use.