Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT2
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme GT2
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme GT2 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT2, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT2
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT2 by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT2?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT2?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme GT2 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT2?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT2 is a better fit for active users.