Huawei Pura 90 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $640 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,248,520).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Better camera (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $640
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Pura 90 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Realme GT 8 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 leads on camera score (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.