Honor 7C vs Realme GT 8
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 18/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 176,718); the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7C
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor 7C better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $350
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 62 points higher (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 13/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 4/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7C | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7C and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor 7C by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Honor 7C was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 62 points (80/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C 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.