Honor Play 3e vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 177,554); the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 207g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 146 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor Play 3e by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.