Honor Magic8 Lite vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $299 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 66/100 vs 38/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Realme GT 8
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Cheaper: $299 vs $350
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 28 points higher (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (65/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $299 | $350 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Honor Magic8 Lite is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (65/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (70/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 28 points (66/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme GT 8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.