Realme GT 8 vs Vivo S30
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S30 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $350 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,329,936); the Vivo S30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Vivo S30
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo S30, the Realme GT 8 scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Vivo S30 — 70/100; 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 Vivo S30 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Vivo S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S30
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S30
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo S30
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Vivo S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Vivo S30 by 135.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Vivo S30 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo S30?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Vivo S30 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo S30?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo S30 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo S30?
The Vivo S30 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo S30?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Vivo S30?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S30 is a better fit for active users.