Realme XT
#1760
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
#2314Category Breakdown
Realme XT
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Performance
77.374.3
Camera
68.538.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
28.127.0
Build
75.480.5
Connectivity
54.869.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.250.1
Summary
- The Realme XT features a slightly larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, compared to the 6.3-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme XT is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 712 chipset, while the A8 Star uses the older Snapdragon 660.
- The camera capabilities of the Realme XT are superior, offering a 64 MP main sensor versus the A8 Star's 24 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- The Realme XT has a larger 4000 mAh battery with faster 20W charging, compared to the A8 Star's 3700 mAh battery and 15W charging.
- Both devices have a premium build with Gorilla Glass front and back, but the A8 Star has an aluminum frame, while the XT uses plastic.
- Software-wise, the Realme XT runs on Android 9.0 with Realme UI, while the A8 Star initially launched with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 9.0 with One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme XT
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019, September 13
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
Display
Size
6.4"
6.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight
183 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Pearl Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass