Honor Magic8 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $899
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Realme GT 8 was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (91/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
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 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.