Huawei Mate 80 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5750); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Realme GT 8 was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (98/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 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 80 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.