Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, 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 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Realme GT 8 was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.