Huawei Pura X Max vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1520
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $921. Realme GT 8 Pro was $921 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (91/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. 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.