Honor 8S vs Honor GT Pro
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 19/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 155,362); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Honor GT Pro
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 212g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 64 points higher (83/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $485 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor 8S by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (70/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 64 points (83/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.