Huawei P20 Lite vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 207g).
Huawei P20 Lite
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 145g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 145 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $599 |
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei P20 Lite was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (73/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.