Honor 500 Smart vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5260); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398); the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor 500 Smart by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.