Honor 9 Lite vs Realme GT 8
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 15/100 (a 65-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 Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $350
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 65 points higher (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 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 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" 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 | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 149 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Honor 9 Lite was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 65 points (80/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite 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.