Honor 9 vs Realme GT 8
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 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 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 209g).
Honor 9
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 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 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (88/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 9 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor 9 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Realme GT 8 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.