Honor 50 vs Realme GT 8
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 209g).
Honor 50
Realme GT 8
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 209g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 46/100, 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 Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (77/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 50 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor 50 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Realme GT 8 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 50 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.