Huawei Mate 50 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4460); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 209g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Mate 50 by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Realme GT 8 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.