Realme GT 8 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $350 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 213g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $350
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Realme GT 8 scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 74/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $165. Vivo Y500 (China) was $165 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.