HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $189 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 36/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $350
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 44 points higher (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $350 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $161. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $161 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 44 points (80/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.