Honor 8X vs Realme GT 8
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $350
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, 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 8X (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor 8X by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Honor 8X was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (91/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (56/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (85/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X 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.