Honor Magic8 Lite vs Realme GT7
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $299 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Realme GT7
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $420
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 GT7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Honor Magic8 Lite was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (84/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme GT7?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.