Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,305,466).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 209g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Realme GT 8 scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 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 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1305466
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 204 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -138.9%
1305466 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 138.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.