Realme GT 8 vs ZTE Blade 20

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 27/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 303,398); the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 53 points (80/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 20
Display 38
Camera 15
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 209g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Realme GT 8 scores 53 points higher (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (54/100 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.
ZTE Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 ZTE Blade 20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3119308 303398
Geekbench Single 3041 341
Geekbench Multi 9494 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3136 720x1560
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no
Dimensions 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 209 g 190 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
ZTE Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade 20 MediaTek Helio P70
27/100 -928.1%
303398 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads ZTE Blade 20 by 928.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
ZTE Blade 20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (92/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (98/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (56/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 53 points (80/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.