Poco C81 vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Poco C81 better?

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 203g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco C81 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco C81 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Poco C81: The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C81 Realme GT7 (China)
Processor Unisoc T7250 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 2835794
Geekbench Single 600 2729
Geekbench Multi 1800 8430
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 6500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 208 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Poco C81
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Poco C81
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco C81
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (89/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco C81 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco C81 (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.