{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-8-vs-samsung-galaxy-a58/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T10:26:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A58",
    "answer": "The Realme GT 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A58 still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A58 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 169,999 against PKR 204,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme GT 8",
            "slug": "realme-gt-8",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-09_37_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 204999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-23T04:39:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 91,
                "overall": 87.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in Q3 or Q4 2026 (Not Officially Confirmed Yet)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 x 76.2 x 8.9 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 210g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.79 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3136 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, Realme UI 7.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Sensor, OIS 50MP Telephoto Lens, 3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A58",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a58",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a58/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_08_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T04:39:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2027 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.5 × 76.8 × 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68, dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1680 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-720 + 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-720 + 3×1.95 GHz Cortex-520)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 550",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 9.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera — 50 MP (Wide, OIS) + 12 MP (Ultrawide) + 5 MP (Macro), LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-gt-8",
        "margin": 6.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8": 59,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 65
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "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": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 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": 95,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8": 91,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A58 costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Realme GT 8 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 8 charges 55W faster.",
        "Realme GT 8 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme GT 8 ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme GT 8 or Samsung Galaxy A58?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A58 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 and Samsung Galaxy A58 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 is listed at PKR 204,999 and Samsung Galaxy A58 at PKR 169,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A58 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 8 or Samsung Galaxy A58?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 leads on battery. Realme GT 8 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A58 a 6000 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 8 or Samsung Galaxy A58?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Samsung Galaxy A58 runs the Exynos 1680 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}