Realme GT 8 vs Vivo T5
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $350 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Vivo T5
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1558
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $315 vs $350
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo T5, the Realme GT 8 scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Vivo T5 — 26/100; 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 Vivo T5 (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Vivo T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $315 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Vivo T5 by 518.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Vivo T5 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (91/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (98/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo T5?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo T5?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo T5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo T5?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo T5?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Vivo T5?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.