Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Realme GT 8 scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Weight | 209 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 175.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1449. Realme GT 8 was $1449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (98/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
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 Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.