Poco C40 vs Realme GT 8
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 66/100 vs 11/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco C40
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 55 points higher (66/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (70/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Realme GT 8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Realme GT 8?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.