Poco M8s vs Realme GT7
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $189 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Realme GT7
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $420
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Lighter: 206g vs 217g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Poco M8s by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $231. Poco M8s was $231 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Realme GT7?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.