Honor X8 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 38/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $599
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 52 points higher (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor X8 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $339. Honor X8 was $339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 52 points (90/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.