Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 12T

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $350 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,109,632).

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Xiaomi 12T
Performance 60
Display 83
Camera 53
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 60
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1109632
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 978
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3950
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $380

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 202g vs 209g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Realme GT 8 scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; 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 12T (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 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 12T: The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Xiaomi 12T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra
AnTuTu 3119308 1109632
Geekbench Single 3041 978
Geekbench Multi 9494 3950
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 900 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 209 g 202 g
Launch price $350 $380
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 12T
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Xiaomi 12T
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Xiaomi 12T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12T MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra
61/100 -181.1%
1109632 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Xiaomi 12T by 181.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
Xiaomi 12T
$380

Launch price difference: $30. Realme GT 8 was $30 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (98/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (85/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

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

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