Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
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.