Honor 9 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 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 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Honor 9
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better portability (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 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 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (98/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (88/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 9 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor 9 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Honor 9 was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (98/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (73/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (88/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.