Poco M8 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $209 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5520); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Poco M8
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $599
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher value score: 80/100 vs 70/100
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $599 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M8 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Poco M8 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $390. Poco M8 was $390 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.