Honor X8a vs Realme GT 8
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 209g).
Honor X8a
Realme GT 8
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 209g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor X8a and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor X8a by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (98/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.