Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 209g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Realme GT 8 scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 Civi — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.