Honor 8X vs Realme GT7
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $260 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Realme GT7
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $420
- Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (61/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Honor 8X by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Honor 8X was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (84/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (61/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (90/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Realme GT7?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.