Apple iPhone 8 vs Realme GT 6T
The Verdict
iPhone 8 represents aging Apple hardware from 2017, while Realme GT 6T brings contemporary Android performance at less than half the price. Display quality differs dramatically: the iPhone's 4.7-inch 60Hz IPS LCD with 625 nits pales against Realme's 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel delivering 6000 nits peak brightness. Camera hardware favors Realme with its 50MP main sensor and ultrawide lens, though iPhone 8's optical image stabilization remains reliable for video. Performance tells a similar story: Apple A11 Bionic was flagship-tier in 2017, but Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 substantially outpaces it today. Battery capacity of 5500mAh versus 1821mAh strongly advantages Realme, backed by 120W charging versus iPhone's slow 18W wired solution. Storage caps at 2GB RAM on iPhone versus 12GB on Realme. Only iPhone 8's build quality and established iOS ecosystem provide meaningful advantages. For practical purposes, Realme GT 6T delivers superior specifications, performance, and features for significantly less money, making it the clear choice for new buyers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
Buy the Realme GT 6T if…
- →Blazing 120W SUPERVOOC charges 5500 mAh battery in under 30 minutes
- →6000-nit peak brightness is class-leading display performance
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 delivers near-flagship gaming power
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
Realme GT 6T
Pros
- Blazing 120W SUPERVOOC charges 5500 mAh battery in under 30 minutes
- 6000-nit peak brightness is class-leading display performance
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 delivers near-flagship gaming power
- IP65 water and dust resistance for the price
- Large 5500 mAh battery provides exceptional endurance
Cons
- 8 MP ultrawide is very low resolution
- No wireless charging at any variant
- Plastic frame feels less premium than metal alternatives
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom camera
- Video recording maxes at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 | Realme GT 6T |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 162 x 75.1 x 8.65 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony LYT-600 |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2780 x 1264 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 6000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 732 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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