Realme GT 8 vs ZTE S30
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398); the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 209g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the ZTE S30, the Realme GT 8 scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads ZTE S30 by 506.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (98/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE S30?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the ZTE S30?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE S30?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE S30?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the ZTE S30?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.