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| Global Score | |
| 74.8 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-06-21 | 2017-08-11 |
| 6.24 x 2.89 x 0.33 inches | 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 6.56 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| -- | Gold and Gray |
| Glass | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 411 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.43 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Nano SIM Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S8 Active is a little bit better than realme GT 5G, getting a overall score of 81.9 against 74.8. Although it's the best phone in our current comparison, the Galaxy S8 Active body is notably older, heavier and somewhat thicker than the realme GT 5G. Galaxy S8 Active has a bit more vivid display than realme GT 5G, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and a greater screen pixel density.
The realme GT 5G counts with a bit better processing unit than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have the same number of cores, the realme GT 5G also has 4 GB more RAM. Realme GT 5G features a way better camera than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for low-light photography and videos, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition, the realme GT 5G also counts with a much higher 64 mega pixels resolution back facing camera, a way larger back-facing camera sensor capturing way better quality photographs and videos and better 60 frames per second video frame rate.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features a slightly better storage for apps and games than realme GT 5G, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 256 GB. The realme GT 5G counts with a bit superior battery performance than Galaxy S8 Active, because it has a 4500mAh battery size against 4000mAh.
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