Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $350 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2970
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 209g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Realme GT 8 scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (97/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 3.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $749. Realme GT 8 was $749 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (97/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
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 S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.