Realme GT 6T vs Google Pixel 8

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Realme GT 6T vs Google Pixel 8

79 out of 100
Realme GT 6T
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.78-inch Realme GT 6T (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3) that was released on May 22, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 8 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Realme GT 6T
  • Has a 0.58 inch larger screen size
  • Shows 34% longer battery life (26:21 vs 19:39 hours)
  • Comes with 925 mAh larger battery capacity: 5500 vs 4575 mAh
  • Supports higher wattage charging (120W versus 27W)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • 22% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1393K versus 1142K)
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Delivers 39% higher peak brightness (1459 against 1052 nits)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Realme GT 6T and Google Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
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Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.78 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1264 x 2780 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI450 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness6000 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate360 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio91.2%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
- DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space - 99.2%
PWM - 170 Hz
Response time - 3 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
1052 nits
1459 nits

Design and build

Height162 mm (6.38 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width75.1 mm (2.96 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.65 mm (0.34 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP65IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsSilver, GreenBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
91.2%
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Realme GT 6T and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3Google Tensor G3
Max clock2800 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 4 + 3)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 3 cores at 1.9 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-X4
- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsAdreno 732Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units768896
GPU clock950 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1459.2 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
GT 6T+10%
1863
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
GT 6T+14%
4891
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
GT 6T+22%
1393056
1142697
CPU340077355012
GPU488087374696
Memory325317183080
UX239575229909
Total score13930561142697
Samples[15 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Memory clock4200 MHz4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMRealme UI 5.0Stock Android
OS size - 14 GB

Battery

Capacity5500 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power120 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse charging - Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (66% in 15 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:28 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing11:31 hr08:08 hr
Watching video16:47 hr14:06 hr
Gaming06:25 hr04:49 hr
Standby114 hr81 hr
General battery life
GT 6T+34%
26:21 hr
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens112°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Focal length26 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX882Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.95"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.7 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length16 mm -
SensorSony IMX355Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/4.0"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.14 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution6560 x 49283648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.5f/2.2
Focal length22 mm21 mm
SensorSony IMX615 -
Sensor size1/2.74"1/3.1"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVICGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2024October 2023
Release dateMay 2024October 2023
Launch price$399$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 120 WNot included
Further details
Notes on GT 6T:
    - The 128 GB model received UFS 3.1 memory, while the other versions UFS 4.0.
    - The IP65 certification is implemented only in specific countries.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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