Realme GT7 (China) vs Redmi 8A

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 23/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 193,115); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 203g

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Redmi 8A, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Redmi 8A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 2835794 193115
Geekbench Single 2729 199
Geekbench Multi 8430 795
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 203 g 188 g
Launch price $100
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -1368.4%
193115 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi 8A by 1368.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Redmi 8A
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi 8A?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi 8A?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi 8A?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi 8A?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Redmi 8A?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.