Poco M8 vs Realme GT 8
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $209 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme GT 8
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $350
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, 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 M8 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Poco M8 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $141. Poco M8 was $141 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 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.