Honor GT Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $485 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 329,457); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Redmi Note 8
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $485
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Honor GT Pro scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Redmi Note 8 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 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 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 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 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 895.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $305. Redmi Note 8 was $305 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (70/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.