Honor Magic8 Lite vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Honor Magic8 Lite was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.