Realme GT 8
Realme
PKR 204,999
86/100 overall
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Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Realme GT 8 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 204,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Redmi
PKR 149,999
89/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max takes it by 3.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 55,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
- Realme GT 8 ships with 512 GB more storage.
Buy the Realme GT 8 if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 204,999 | PKR 149,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected in Q3 or Q4 2026 (Not Officially Confirmed Yet) | January 29, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 76.2 x 8.9 mm (Expected) | 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 210g (Expected) Better | 219 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected) | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.79 Inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3136 Pixels (QHD+) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming. |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Protection | Xiaomi Longjing Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Operating system | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main Sensor, OIS 50MP Telephoto Lens, 3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Lens | Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP Selfie Camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, wide Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon Battery 7000mAh | Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 100W Fast Charging | 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast. |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Barometer | Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Realme GT 8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Realme GT 8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max in Pakistan?
Realme GT 8 is listed at PKR 204,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max at PKR 149,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Realme GT 8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
Realme GT 8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 8 or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm),.
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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.