Samsung Galaxy S25 vs realme GT 8 Pro
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme GT 8 Pro starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹72,999 against ₹74,999 for the Galaxy S25.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 4,000 mAh.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (QHD+ against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy S25 is the lighter phone: 162 g against 218 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.2-inch screen against 6.79 inches.
- Only the realme GT 8 Pro lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Get the Galaxy S25 for the lighter build. Get the realme GT 8 Pro for the lower price, the bigger battery and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 128GB₹74,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹84,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹78,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S25 vs realme GT 8 Pro, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S25 starts at ₹74,999 and the realme GT 8 Pro starts at ₹72,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S25 or the realme GT 8 Pro?
The realme GT 8 Pro, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹72,999 for the realme GT 8 Pro, ₹74,999 for the Galaxy S25. The Galaxy S25 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹84,999. The realme GT 8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹78,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S25 or the realme GT 8 Pro?
The realme GT 8 Pro, with 7,000 mAh to 4,000 mAh. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme GT 8 Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Galaxy S25 has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the realme GT 8 Pro a 6.79-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy S25 and 50MP main (Ricoh GR, OIS) on the realme GT 8 Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy S25 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the realme GT 8 Pro the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy S25, at 162 g to 218 g.
