Honor GT 2 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 43/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 493,222); the Honor GT 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Realme 8i
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 48 points higher (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (88/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Realme 8i by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (88/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 48 points (91/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.