Huawei P20 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 209g).
Huawei P20
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 165g vs 209g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $649
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (83/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $350 |
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei P20 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei P20 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Realme GT 8 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (92/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (98/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (56/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.