Poco F9 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $699
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Poco F9 Pro scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme GT 8 by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Realme GT 8 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.