Poco M8 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5520); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 203g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco M8 (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Poco M8 by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Poco M8 (72/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.