Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Realme GT 8
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $230 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $350
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (98/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.