Poco X3 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 49/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 797,072).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Realme GT 8
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 797072
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 31 points higher (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 48/100, 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 X3 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 797072 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Poco X3 Pro by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco X3 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 31 points (80/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro 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.