Realme GT 8 vs TCL K70
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $350 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
TCL K70
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $350
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the TCL K70, the Realme GT 8 scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, TCL K70 — 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, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads TCL K70 by 443.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. TCL K70 was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (98/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the TCL K70?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the TCL K70?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the TCL K70?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the TCL K70?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the TCL K70?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.