{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:47:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE",
    "answer": "The Realme GT 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.",
    "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": 95,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.5
            },
            "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 S23 FE",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-27-2026-10_40_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 204999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T05:59:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 58.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 82,
                "overall": 79.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.4 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 920 (Exynos) / Adreno 730 (Snapdragon)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable Upgradable to Android 16 One UI 8 ) Samsung provides 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, PDAF 12 MP Ultra-wide, 123° LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Expert RAW, Night Mode, Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "10 MP, f/2.4 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Super Steady Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare (Reverse Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (or Nano-SIM + eSIM, depending on market)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-gt-8",
        "margin": 17.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-8": 95,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 82
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8"
            },
            {
                "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-s23-fe": 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-s23-fe": 58.8
                },
                "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-s23-fe": 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-s23-fe": 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": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 82
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme GT 8 packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 8 charges 75W 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 S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 S23 FE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 is listed at PKR 204,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE at PKR 204,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 leads on battery. Realme GT 8 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE a 4500 mAh cell, with 100W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs the Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}