Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $350 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,818,396); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 253g).
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Realme GT 8 scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1799 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1449. Realme GT 8 was $1449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Fold5 is a better fit for active users.