Realme GT 8 vs Vivo Y500s
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $350 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Vivo Y500s
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- 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 Y500s better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $350
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Realme GT 8 scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Vivo Y500s — 44/100; 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 Y500s (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (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 Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2115 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 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 Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Vivo Y500s by 450.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Vivo Y500s was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (98/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (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 Y500s?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y500s?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y500s?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Vivo Y500s?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.