realme GT 8 vs realme GT 7
The realme GT 8 scores 8.2 in our rating, and the realme GT 7 scores 8.3. The realme GT 8 leads in display, performance, camera and design, while the realme GT 7 is ahead in battery and software support. The realme GT 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 21, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the realme GT 8
- Bigger screen 6.79 inches vs 6.78 inches
- Longer optical zoom 3.5× vs 2×
- Brighter screen 7,000 nits vs 6,000 nits
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Newer model Oct 21, 2025 vs May 27, 2025
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
Why choose the realme GT 7
- Faster wired charging 120 W vs 100 W
- Lighter 206 g vs 214 g
- Better selfie video 4K@60 vs 1080p@60
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Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Overall
8.2
8.3
Display
9.2
8.9
Performance
8.6
7.8
Camera
7.5
7.0
Battery
7.1
7.3
Design
9.0
8.5
Software support
3.5
7.4
Value for money
5.0 est.
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Size
6.79 inches
6.78 inches
Type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1440 × 3136 px
1264 × 2780 px
Pixel density
508 ppi
450 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
7,000 nits
6,000 nits
Performance
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.32 GHz
3.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Immortalis-G720
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
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Ultrawide
8 MP
8 MP
Telephoto
50 MP, 3.5× optical, periscope
50 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
3.5×
2×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front video
1080p@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Capacity
7,000 mAh
7,000 mAh
Wired charging
100 W
120 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
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Charger in box
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Dimensions
161.8 × 76.87 × 8.2 mm
162.42 × 76.13 × 8.3 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
8.3 mm
Weight
214 g
206 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Back
Glass
Fiberglass
Water resistance
IP68 + IP69
IP68 + IP69
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Navy, White, Green
IceSense Black, IceSense Blue, Aston Martin Green
Connectivity and features
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
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Satellite
✕ No
—
IR blaster
✓ Yes
—
Software
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 15
Interface
realme UI 7.0
realme UI 6.0
OS updates
—
4 years
Security updates
—
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
realme GT 8realme GT 7
Announced
Oct 21, 2025
May 27, 2025
Released
Oct 21, 2025
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Status
Released
Released
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