Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A54: A Deep Dive into Performance and Value
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing raw power and blazing-fast charging, the Realme GT 8 Pro is the clear winner. However, the Samsung Galaxy A54 offers a more balanced package with superior battery endurance and a more polished software experience, making it ideal for everyday users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A54 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 25, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, October 21 | 2023, March 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, October 21 | Available. Released 2023, March 24 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 161.8 x 76.9 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.03 x 0.32 in) | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 214 g or 218 g (7.69 oz) | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| - | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3136 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~508 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 112.8 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 7000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Ricoh lens, Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, switchable camera bump | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 22mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 65mm, (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.64µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.X", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dolby Vision, 10-bit LOG | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | Panorama | - |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR, Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only) |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 120W wired, 120W UFCS, 14.4W PD, 55W PPS, 14.4W QC, 15 min to 50%, 43 min to 100% 50W wireless, 79 min to 100% 10W wireless reverse 5W reverse wired | 25W wired |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Diary White, Urban Blue, Green, Aston Martin Green | Lime, Graphite, Violet, White |
| Models | RMX5210 | SM-A546V, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546B, SM-A546B/DS, SM-A546E, SM-A546E/DS, SM-A5460, SM-A546M, SM-A546M/DS, SM-A546W |
| Price | € 899.99 | € 210.00 / $ 119.11 / £ 169.95 / ₹ 28,999 |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body) | 0.81 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.69 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 119h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.6 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 506678 (v9) GeekBench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| EU LABEL | ||
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| Battery | 60:32h endurance, 1100 cycles | - |
| Energy | Class B | - |
| Free fall | Class D (60 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class C | - |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Blazing-fast 120W charging
- Unmatched processing power with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Significantly brighter display for outdoor visibility
- Potentially shorter battery life in typical usage
- Software experience may not be as refined as Samsung's
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Excellent battery life and endurance
- Polished and user-friendly One UI software
- Reliable camera performance
- Significantly slower charging speeds
- Less powerful processor for demanding tasks
Display Comparison
The Realme GT 8 Pro’s display significantly outshines the Galaxy A54 with a measured peak brightness of 2262 nits compared to the A54’s 980 nits. This translates to vastly superior visibility in direct sunlight. While both offer an 'Infinite' contrast ratio (Samsung's marketing term), the GT 8 Pro’s higher brightness is a tangible advantage. We lack PWM frequency data for both, but the GT 8 Pro’s higher peak brightness may be more noticeable to users sensitive to brightness fluctuations. The A54’s display, while good, simply can’t compete with the GT 8 Pro’s brilliance.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is lacking for the GT 8 Pro. The Galaxy A54’s camera is known for its reliable image processing and consistent results. Without specific details on the GT 8 Pro’s sensors, it’s difficult to make a direct comparison. However, the GT 8 Pro’s processing power suggests potential for more advanced computational photography features. The A54’s video capabilities are well-regarded, but the GT 8 Pro’s chipset could offer superior video encoding and stabilization. We'll disregard the likely 2MP macro sensors on both devices as offering minimal practical benefit.
Performance
The Realme GT 8 Pro’s Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) is in a different league than the Samsung Galaxy A54’s Exynos 1380 (5nm). The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s Oryon V3 Phoenix CPU cores (2x4.6 GHz + 6x3.62 GHz) deliver substantially higher multi-core and single-core performance. The 3nm process node provides better thermal efficiency, reducing throttling during sustained workloads. While the Exynos 1380 is capable for everyday tasks, the GT 8 Pro excels in demanding games and applications. The GT 8 Pro’s LPDDR5x RAM further enhances performance, offering faster data transfer speeds than the A54’s likely LPDDR4x configuration (not specified).
Battery Life
The Realme GT 8 Pro boasts impressive charging speeds – 120W wired, 50W wireless, and even reverse wireless charging. It can reach 50% charge in just 15 minutes and 100% in 43 minutes. The Galaxy A54, with its 25W wired charging, is significantly slower. However, the A54’s active use score of 11:15h is respectable, while the GT 8 Pro achieves 20:24h. The GT 8 Pro’s 60:32h endurance rating is inflated by its fast charging, but the A54’s more efficient chipset and software contribute to longer real-world usage between charges. The GT 8 Pro’s 1100 battery cycles suggest good long-term battery health.
Buying Guide
Buy the Realme GT 8 Pro if you need uncompromising performance for gaming, demanding applications, or content creation, and value the fastest charging speeds available. Buy the Samsung Galaxy A54 if you prefer a phone that lasts all day, offers a reliable camera system, and provides a seamless, user-friendly experience without sacrificing essential features.