Honor X8b vs Realme GT 8
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 424,216); the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better portability (92/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, 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 X8b (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (92/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor X8b by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor X8b was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (98/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (85/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (92/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.