Poco M5 vs Realme GT 8
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 41/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Realme GT 8
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $350
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 39 points higher (80/100 vs 41/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, 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 Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Poco M5 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Poco M5 was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 39 points (80/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 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.