Poco C85x vs Realme GT 8
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 40/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Realme GT 8
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 40 points higher (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Poco C85x by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C85x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (98/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 40 points (80/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.