Honor X8 vs Realme GT7
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $260 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 38/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Realme GT7
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $420
- Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 39 points higher (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (78/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Honor X8 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Honor X8 was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (61/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (78/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 39 points (77/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Realme GT7?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.