Honor X40 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 — 90/100 vs 49/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Realme GT 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 41 points higher (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor X40 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (84/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (91/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 41 points (90/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.