Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $350 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Performance 54
Display 68
Camera 41
Battery 32
Portability 96
Value for money 42
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4250 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $370

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 158g vs 209g

  • Better portability (96/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Realme GT 8 scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (96/100 vs 50/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE: The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 3119308 781542
Geekbench Single 3041 1017
Geekbench Multi 9494 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4250 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm
Weight 209 g 158 g
Launch price $350 $370
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • 4250 mAh
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
51/100 -299.1%
781542 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 299.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
$370

Launch price difference: $20. Realme GT 8 was $20 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (98/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (56/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (96/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a better fit for everyday use.