Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Realme GT 8
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $350
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (69/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $200 | $350 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Realme GT 8?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.