Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.79", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4000mAh, 25W | 7000mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.79", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4000mAh, 25W | 7000mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Design | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software and Design | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Diary White, Urban Blue, Aston Martin Racing Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | November 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | November 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Diary White, Urban Blue, Aston Martin Racing Green | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | November 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | November 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 3136 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 421 ppi | 508 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 7000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 3136 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 421 ppi | 508 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 7000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21
| Weight | 169 grams | 214 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Vegan Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 169 grams | 214 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Vegan Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 840 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama | Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, RAW | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama | Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, RAW | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | realme Next AI | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | realme Next AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call | Face recognition, Face unlock, panorama, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call | Face recognition, Face unlock, panorama, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 120 W | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 120 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
