Honor 8X vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $599
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor 8X by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Honor 8X was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (73/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X 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.