{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-8-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T18:20:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Realme GT 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Realme GT 8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 158,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme GT 8 Pro",
            "slug": "realme-gt-8-pro",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-12-2026-10_21_54-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 158999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-12T05:42:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 98.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 21, 2025 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.8 × 76.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "214g – 218g (depending on variant)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes), protected against high-pressure water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.79 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3136 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (OIS) 3x Optical Zoom Up to 120x Digital Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP (Wide), HDR,",
                    "Video recording": "8K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Lithium-Ion 7000mAh (Non-Removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging UFCS, PD and PPS charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE (Low Energy) aptX HD LDAC LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Hall Sensor Color Temperature Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_42_43-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:47:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 73.9,
                "overall": 85.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "238 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-gt-8-pro",
        "margin": 13.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8-pro": 97.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 59
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8-pro": 97,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 73.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme GT 8 Pro costs PKR 31,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 2,070 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 8 Pro charges 20W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme GT 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro is listed at PKR 158,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Realme GT 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro leads on battery. Realme GT 8 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 8 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}