Honor GT 2 Pro vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 65/100 (a 26-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 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 26 points higher (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (88/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 178.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (88/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 26 points (91/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.