Poco M8 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 59/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $599
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 31 points higher (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, 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 M8 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Poco M8 Pro by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco M8 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.