Huawei P40 Lite vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 — 90/100 vs 37/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 53 points higher (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei P40 Lite by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei P40 Lite was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (98/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 53 points (90/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.