Honor Magic8 Pro vs Realme GT 6
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,809,566).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Realme GT 6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $899
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Realme GT 6, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Realme GT 6 — 64/100; 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 Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Realme GT 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1809566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Realme GT 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Realme GT 6 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Realme GT 6 was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 (91/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme GT 6 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users.