Honor GT 2 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 30/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Honor GT 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Redmi Note 8
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 61 points higher (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (88/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 1099.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor GT 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (88/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.