Huawei P20 Lite vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 15/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $350
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 65 points higher (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 145 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei P20 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 65 points (80/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.