HMD Aura vs Realme GT 8
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 21/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 153,667); the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Realme GT 8
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 209g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 59 points higher (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads HMD Aura by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 59 points (80/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Realme GT 8?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.