Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) vs Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Realme 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB)
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28 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Capacitive |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Model | Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) SM-S921U1 | Realme 8 RMX3085, RBS1803IN (128GB + 8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  USA |  India |
| Brand | Samsung | Realme |
| Release date | 1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024 | 3/24/2021 |
| Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 147 millimeters (2.78 x 5.79 in) | 73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in) |
| Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 416 PPI | 411 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 1000nits[peak] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 6.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1221951 (v9), 1697143 (v10) Geekbench: 5833 (v5), 6747 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (226GB available) UFS 4.0 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/1.73" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps HDR10+ | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue • Samsung DeX | • Colors: Cyber black, Punk black, Cyber silver • Realme UI 2.0 • Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Always-on display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 256GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/8GB India) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.23W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |