Honor Play 70C vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 31/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 358,383); the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Honor Play 70C
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 49 points higher (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Play 70C and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor Play 70C by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 70C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (92/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 49 points (80/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 70C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Play 70C is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.