Realme GT8 Pro (China) VS vivo X200 Ultra

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra offer waterproofing, with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP69, ensuring protection against dust and water. However, the Realme GT8 Pro weighs 218 g, while the vivo X200 Ultra is slightly heavier at 229 g. This makes the vivo X200 Ultra 11 g heavier.

In terms of size, the Realme GT8 Pro measures 161.8 mm in height, 76.9 mm in width, and has a thickness of 8.2 mm. The vivo X200 Ultra is slightly larger, with a height of 163.1 mm, width of 76.8 mm, and a thickness of 8.7 mm. The difference in height is minimal at just 1.3 mm, but the X200 Ultra is both thicker and wider by 0.5 mm and 0.1 mm, respectively.

When comparing their volumes, the Realme GT8 Pro has a volume of 102.03 cm³, whereas the vivo X200 Ultra has a larger volume of 108.98 cm³. This indicates that the vivo X200 Ultra takes up a bit more space overall. Neither device has a rugged build or is foldable, and both are waterproof, as noted in their specifications.

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks. The screen size on the Realme GT8 Pro is 6.79″, while the vivo X200 Ultra has a slightly larger 6.82″ display. This difference is minimal but may offer a slightly bigger viewing area on the X200 Ultra.

In terms of resolution, both devices share a high-definition 1440 x 3136 px resolution on the Realme GT8 Pro and 1440 x 3168 px on the X200 Ultra, providing sharp and detailed visuals. The X200 Ultra’s display is slightly higher in resolution, but the difference is small and not likely to be noticeable in daily use. The Realme GT8 Pro has a pixel density of 508 ppi, while the X200 Ultra has a slightly higher density of 510 ppi, ensuring both displays are sharp and crisp.

The refresh rate on the Realme GT8 Pro is 144Hz, which is ideal for smooth scrolling and gaming. In comparison, the X200 Ultra offers a 120Hz refresh rate, which is still very smooth but slightly lower than the Realme model. Brightness is another area where the X200 Ultra stands out, with a typical brightness of 4500 nits, far surpassing the Realme GT8 Pro’s 1000 nits. This makes the X200 Ultra more suitable for use in bright conditions. Additionally, the X200 Ultra has branded damage-resistant glass, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro does not. Both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, and offer an Always-On Display feature, but the X200 Ultra has Dolby Vision support, which the Realme GT8 Pro lacks.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra come with 1024GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM, ensuring ample space and performance for heavy tasks. The chipsets differ slightly, with the Realme model featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the X200 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Realme's CPU has a higher clock speed, with 2 x 4.6 GHz and 6 x 3.62 GHz, compared to the X200 Ultra’s 2 x 4.32 GHz and 6 x 3.53 GHz. Both devices offer 8 CPU threads and utilize big.LITTLE technology for efficient power management.

When it comes to GPU performance, both models are equipped with the Adreno 830 GPU. However, the Realme GT8 Pro has a slightly higher GPU clock speed of 1200 MHz, while the X200 Ultra's clock speed is 1100 MHz. Both devices also support DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, and OpenGL ES 3.2. In terms of memory speed, both devices are equipped with DDR5 RAM running at 5300 MHz, with a maximum supported memory of 24GB, though only 16GB is installed in both devices.

The Geekbench 6 results for both products are identical, with both achieving 10059 in multi-core performance and 3234 in single-core performance. Other performance-related specs such as the maximum memory bandwidth (85.1 GB/s), L1 cache (192 KB), L2 cache (12 MB), and L3 cache (8 MB) are also the same for both devices. Both phones also feature integrated LTE and have the same Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 8.2W, indicating similar power efficiency. The Realme GT8 Pro and the X200 Ultra both support multithreading, ECC memory, and have the same memory channel configuration (2 channels). They also support a maximum of two displays each.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra feature a triple-lens main camera setup with 200 MP, 50 MP, and 50 MP sensors. The wide apertures on the main cameras differ slightly: the Realme GT8 Pro has a 2.6f, 1.8f, and 2f aperture, while the X200 Ultra’s lenses are slightly wider at 2.3f, 1.7f, and 2f. Both phones support optical zoom, with the Realme offering a 3x optical zoom and the X200 Ultra providing a slightly higher 3.7x optical zoom. Both devices also have phase-detection autofocus for photos and continuous autofocus for video recording, as well as support for slow-motion video.

When it comes to video recording, both phones support 4320 x 30 fps resolution, but the X200 Ultra has the added benefit of supporting HDR10 recording, which the Realme GT8 Pro lacks. Additionally, the X200 Ultra’s camera has a BSI sensor, which the Realme model does not have. The X200 Ultra also has a dual-tone LED flash, which the Realme GT8 Pro lacks, but the Realme device uses two flash LEDs compared to three LEDs in the X200 Ultra.

On the front, the Realme GT8 Pro has a 32 MP front camera with a 2.4f wide aperture, while the X200 Ultra has a more powerful 50 MP front camera with a slightly wider 2.5f aperture. Both phones offer features like touch autofocus, manual ISO, and the ability to shoot raw images. The X200 Ultra goes a step further with support for 360° panorama shots, which the Realme GT8 Pro does not have. The X200 Ultra also supports Dolby Vision recording and 3D photo/video capabilities, neither of which are available on the Realme GT8 Pro.

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) runs on Android 16, while the vivo X200 Ultra uses Android 15. Both devices share many similar features in terms of privacy and customization options, such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and blocking app tracking. Neither device provides Mail Privacy Protection or Wi-Fi password sharing, and both have battery health check, dark mode, extra dim mode, and dynamic theming. Additionally, both phones support offloading apps, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen, and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode.

Both devices also offer on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, offline voice recognition, and voice commands. Features like multi-user system support, child lock, widgets, and tracking the current position of the mobile device are available on both devices. However, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not have Quick Start, which is also missing on the X200 Ultra. Both devices are free and open source and support sharing intents, though neither can be used as a PC.

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) is set to receive direct OS updates, while the vivo X200 Ultra does not support this feature. This means that the Realme will likely get updates more directly from the manufacturer, while the X200 Ultra may rely more on third-party or indirect updates.

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) is equipped with a 7000 mAh battery, while the vivo X200 Ultra has a slightly smaller 6000 mAh battery. Both devices support wireless charging, but the Realme GT8 Pro offers faster wireless charging at 50W compared to the X200 Ultra's 40W. For wired charging, the Realme GT8 Pro supports a charging speed of 120W, which is faster than the X200 Ultra's 90W charging speed. The Realme also lacks reverse wireless charging, a feature available on the X200 Ultra, which allows the phone to wirelessly charge other devices.

Both phones come with a charger in the box and feature a rechargeable battery. Neither device has a removable battery, but both include a battery level indicator. Both phones also support fast charging, with the Realme GT8 Pro offering the faster wired charging speed at 120W compared to the X200 Ultra’s 90W.

In terms of charging features, the Realme GT8 Pro outperforms the X200 Ultra with faster charging speeds, both wired and wirelessly, but the X200 Ultra provides the additional capability of reverse wireless charging, which the Realme model lacks.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning users will need to rely on wireless audio or USB-C for wired audio. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers, providing enhanced sound quality compared to single speaker setups. When it comes to Bluetooth audio, the Realme GT8 Pro supports aptX HD, but lacks aptX, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless support. In contrast, the X200 Ultra supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless, offering a more comprehensive range of high-quality audio codecs for Bluetooth audio streaming.

Neither device includes a radio, so users will need to rely on streaming services for music or radio stations. Overall, while both phones deliver stereo sound, the X200 Ultra offers a more robust set of audio technologies, making it a better choice for audiophiles who value higher-quality wireless audio.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra offer 5G support, ensuring fast mobile data speeds. Both devices also support Wi-Fi versions 4, 5, 6, and 7, providing broad compatibility with modern Wi-Fi networks. They each support dual SIM cards and feature USB Type-C for charging and data transfer, as well as NFC for wireless communication. Bluetooth is supported on both devices, but the Realme GT8 Pro uses Bluetooth version 6, while the X200 Ultra uses Bluetooth 5.4.

In terms of speed, both phones offer the same download speed of 10000 MBits/s and upload speed of 3500 MBits/s. Both models come with a fingerprint scanner for secure unlocking, and both support GPS and Galileo for accurate location tracking, along with a compass. The Realme GT8 Pro (China) has an infrared sensor, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer, while the X200 Ultra also includes these features, with both models lacking a barometer and HDMI output.

The X200 Ultra has the additional feature of emergency SOS via satellite, which the Realme GT8 Pro does not have. Both phones support motion and optical tracking, though neither model includes a built-in projector, 3D facial recognition, or an iris scanner. The X200 Ultra is equipped with Bluetooth version 5.4, which is slightly older compared to the Realme GT8 Pro's Bluetooth 6, and both devices share similar connectivity features like SIM support and cellular modules.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and the vivo X200 Ultra come with a video light, providing additional lighting for video recording. Neither phone features sapphire glass display protection, so users will need to rely on standard display materials for durability. The Realme GT8 Pro has a flat display, while the X200 Ultra features a curved display, offering a different aesthetic and feel for the user. Neither device includes an e-paper display, focusing instead on traditional display technology.

In summary, while both phones include a video light, the Realme GT8 Pro sticks with a flat display design, while the X200 Ultra opts for a more visually dynamic curved display. Both phones lack sapphire glass protection and e-paper displays.