Honor Play 80 Plus vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $240 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $599
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 48/100). 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 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 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 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Honor Play 80 Plus was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (83/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus 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 80 Plus or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus 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.