Realme GT 8 Pro And OnePlus 15 Compared: Which Smartphone Wins?

Realme GT 8 Pro, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, debuted in India last week. Realme’s newest flagship powerhouse competes directly with the OnePlus 15, which was revealed the previous week.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the OnePlus 15 and Realme GT 8 Pro based on their specifications, features, and pricing.

The Realme GT 8 Pro features a triple rear camera array boasting a 50MP Ricoh GR primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide unit, and a 200MP telephoto lens with up to 120x digital zoom, complemented by a 32MP front-facing camera. It also includes a detachable camera module for customising the device’s look via interchangeable camera islands. The OnePlus 15 offers a triple rear camera setup too, comprising a 50MP main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP telephoto, paired with a 32MP selfie camera.

The Realme GT 8 Pro runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same chipset powering the OnePlus 15. This Qualcomm processor stands out for its superior CPU capabilities, gaming prowess, and power efficiency.

The Realme GT 8 Pro sports a 6.79-inch QHD+ Amoled display reaching 7,000 nits peak brightness, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 3,200Hz touch sampling rate. The OnePlus 15 has a 6.78-inch 1.5K BOE Flexible Amoled panel with a top refresh rate of 165Hz and maximum brightness of 1,800 nits.

The OnePlus 15’s battery edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro’s slightly: 7,300mAh compared to 7,000mAh. Both support 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The Realme GT 8 Pro measures 8.2 mm in thickness and weighs 214-218 gm (varying by model). The OnePlus 15 is marginally slimmer at 8.1 mm and lighter at 211-215 gm.

The Realme GT 8 Pro achieves IP66, IP68, and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. The OnePlus 15 matches with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.

The OnePlus 15 starts at Rs 72,999 in India for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option, while the 16GB + 512GB version is priced at Rs 79,999. The Realme GT 8 Pro’s India pricing is Rs 72,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB configuration and Rs 78,999 for the 16GB + 512GB edition. 

While the Realme GT 8 Pro and OnePlus 15 are on almost equal footing when it comes to processor, performance, battery, safety, and even pricing, there is one area that the former sprints ahead in: optics. Its Ricoh GR co-engineered camera set, along with Ricoh GR film tones and Ricoh mode with five classic presets, make it stand out. Not to mention, the swappable camera housing gives it a unique customisation, and the 200MP telephoto takes photography that much further.