Realme GT8 (China) VS Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offer waterproofing, with the former having an IP69 rating and the latter an IP68 rating. This means that while both are resistant to water, the Realme model is slightly more resistant to dust and can withstand higher-pressure water exposure.

In terms of size and weight, the Realme GT8 (China) is slightly heavier at 209 g, compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE's 190 g. Additionally, the Realme device is thicker at 8.2 mm, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a slimmer profile at 7.4 mm. Both phones are similar in height, with the Realme measuring 161.8 mm and the Samsung at 161.3 mm. The width of the devices is almost identical, with the Realme being 76.9 mm and the Samsung being 76.6 mm.

When it comes to volume, the Realme GT8 (China) is slightly larger, with a volume of 102.03 cm³, compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE's 91.43 cm³. Both devices lack a rugged build and the ability to fold, so their designs are standard smartphones without additional protective features.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks. The Realme GT8 (China) has a larger 6.79″ screen compared to the 6.7″ display on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. In terms of pixel density, the Realme offers a higher 508 ppi, while the Samsung's density is lower at 385 ppi. The Realme's display also has a higher resolution of 1440 x 3136 px, while the Samsung's resolution is 1080 x 2340 px, indicating a sharper image on the Realme device.

Both displays support HDR10 and HDR10+, and feature Always-On Display, but the Realme’s brightness reaches 1000 nits, slightly lower than the 1200 nits typical brightness of the Samsung. As for refresh rates, the Realme supports a faster 144Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung supports 120Hz, which may offer a smoother experience on the Realme for fast-motion content.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE does include branded damage-resistant glass, which the Realme GT8 (China) lacks. Neither phone supports Dolby Vision, nor do they have a secondary screen. Both phones include touch screens, providing responsive interactions.

The Realme GT8 (China) is equipped with a substantial 1024GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM, significantly outmatching the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE's 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. The Realme also boasts a higher RAM speed at 5300 MHz, compared to the Samsung's 4200 MHz. Both devices support 64-bit processing and DDR5 memory, but the Realme's setup offers a clear advantage in terms of memory size and speed.

In terms of processing power, the Realme GT8 (China) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a CPU speed configuration of 2 x 4.32 GHz and 6 x 3.53 GHz. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, on the other hand, uses the Samsung Exynos 2400 with a CPU speed configuration of 2 x 2.9 GHz, 3 x 2.6 GHz, 4 x 2.0 GHz, and 1 x 3.2 GHz. While both chips use big.LITTLE technology and integrated graphics, the Realme’s Snapdragon 8 Elite has a higher maximum clock speed for its CPU and a smaller semiconductor size (3 nm vs. Samsung's 4 nm). This could imply more efficient performance for the Realme in specific tasks.

The GPU clock speed on the Realme is 1100 MHz with its Adreno 830 GPU, while the Samsung features the Xclipse 940 GPU at 1009 MHz. While the GPU clock speeds differ slightly, both devices support DirectX 12. The Realme has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 10059, compared to the Samsung’s 7000, and a higher single-core score of 3234, compared to the Samsung’s 2198. Both devices also have similar maximum memory amounts of 24GB, but the Realme's chipset supports a higher memory bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s compared to the Samsung's 64 GB/s.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE feature multi-lens main cameras, but their configurations differ slightly. The Realme GT8 (China) has a 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP setup with wide apertures of f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/2.2, respectively, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP setup with f/1.8, f/2.2, and f/2.4 apertures. Both phones offer optical zoom, with the Realme supporting 3.5x optical zoom, while the Samsung provides 3x optical zoom. Both also support video recording at 4320 x 30 fps resolution, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and continuous autofocus for videos.

For front cameras, the Realme GT8 (China) features a 16 MP front camera with a wide aperture of f/2.4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a 12 MP front camera with a slightly wider f/2.2 aperture. The Realme also includes a dual-lens setup for the main camera, which the Samsung has as well. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash, but both cameras support HDR, RAW shooting, and timelapse functionality.

Notably, the Realme GT8 (China) lacks built-in optical image stabilization (OIS), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE does have this feature. The Realme also supports manual shutter speed and ISO controls, but the Samsung includes manual shutter speed in addition to manual exposure and ISO. Both devices offer advanced features like laser autofocus, touch autofocus, serial shot mode, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. However, the Samsung’s main camera uses a BSI sensor, which the Realme lacks.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE run Android 16 and offer a range of similar features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither device supports Mail Privacy Protection, and both allow theme customization, dynamic theming, and the ability to offload apps. They also support features like customizable notifications, full-page screenshots, and split screen, with both phones having PiP (Picture-in-Picture) support, offline voice recognition, and voice commands.

Where the two phones differ is in the ability to be used as a PC; the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE can be used as a PC, while the Realme GT8 (China) cannot. Additionally, both phones support widgets, quick start, and a multi-user system. However, neither has Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, or the ability to track the device position for a mobile device in real-time.

Both devices also offer battery health checks, extra dim modes, and child lock features. The Realme GT8 (China) supports Live Text, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE does not mention this feature. Neither phone offers cross-site tracking blocking, and both support media pickers, sharing intents, and have a built-in on-device machine learning system.

The Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE have notable differences in their battery specifications. The Realme features a larger 7000 mAh battery, while the Samsung comes with a 4900 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the Realme supports a significantly higher charging speed of 100W, compared to the 45W charging speed of the Samsung. Additionally, the Realme GT8 (China) does not support wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers both features.

Another difference is that the Realme GT8 (China) comes with a charger in the box, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE does not. Both phones have rechargeable batteries, battery level indicators, and non-removable batteries.

Overall, the Realme GT8 (China) has a much larger battery and faster charging, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers wireless and reverse wireless charging capabilities, along with a slightly smaller battery.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning neither supports wired headphones directly. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers for audio output. However, the Realme GT8 (China) supports aptX HD, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE does not support any version of aptX (aptX, aptX HD, or aptX Adaptive). Neither phone has a radio.

Overall, while both phones offer stereo speakers, the Realme stands out with aptX HD support, which could provide a better audio experience with compatible Bluetooth headphones.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE support 5G connectivity, but there are some differences in their Wi-Fi capabilities. The Realme supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), while the Samsung supports Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). The Realme also offers faster download speeds (10000 MBits/s) compared to the Samsung's 9640 MBits/s, though the Samsung has a slightly lower upload speed at 2550 MBits/s, compared to the Realme's 3500 MBits/s.

In terms of SIM card options, the Realme GT8 (China) uses 2 SIM cards, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE supports 1 SIM and 1 eSIM. Both devices have Bluetooth, with the Realme using Bluetooth version 6 and the Samsung using version 5.4. Both phones support NFC, USB Type-C, and have a fingerprint scanner. They also share features like GPS, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, and cellular modules, but the Samsung includes a barometer, which the Realme does not have. The Realme features an infrared sensor, while the Samsung lacks this.

Neither device has emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, or stylus support. Both phones support Galileo, but neither has 3D facial recognition or an iris scanner. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE supports Wi-Fi 6E, which is not mentioned for the Realme, indicating a potential difference in Wi-Fi performance on compatible networks.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE come with a video light, which can be useful for low-light video recording. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, so they are similar in these aspects.

Overall, the two devices are identical in this group, with no differences in the features provided for video lighting or display technology.