Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8

Performance 91
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 94

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT 8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 209g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Realme GT 8 scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3126402 820210
Geekbench Single 3013 1059
Geekbench Multi 9287 3012
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 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) — 950 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP53
Dimensions — 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 209 g 166 g
Launch price $350 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -281.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 281.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8

$350

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (98/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (85/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

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