Huawei Pura 90 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $640 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $640
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 Pura 90 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Realme GT 8 Pro was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (84/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.