Honor Magic5 Lite vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $350
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Honor Magic5 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.