Honor GT Pro vs Realme 8i
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 43/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 493,222); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Realme 8i
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 212g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Honor GT Pro scores 40 points higher (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 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 15 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Realme 8i by 565.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 8i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (70/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 40 points (83/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.