Realme GT7 (China) vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 329,457); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Realme GT7 (China)
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Redmi Note 8, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi Note 8 by 760.7% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
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In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (72/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.