Honor X9a vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X9a

Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 50
Portability 75
Value for money —

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

What makes Honor X9a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 218g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X9a Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3950082
Geekbench Single 905 3639
Geekbench Multi 2101 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 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 / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm
Weight 175 g 218 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Honor X9a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Display comparison

Honor X9a

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Battery and charging

Honor X9a

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
52/100
592015 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +85.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X9a

Price unknown

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (84/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a 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 X9a or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.