Poco X5 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Poco X5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 55/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 783,606); the Poco X5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 218g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X5 Pro

Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money 48

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

What makes Poco X5 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X5 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco X5 Pro — 48/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (71/100 vs 46/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X5 Pro Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 783606 3950082
Geekbench Single 1017 3639
Geekbench Multi 2943 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 67W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 900 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 —
Dimensions 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm
Weight 181 g 218 g
Launch price $300 $599

Camera comparison

Poco X5 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Display comparison

Poco X5 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Battery and charging

Poco X5 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X5 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100
783606 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +80.2%
3950082 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Poco X5 Pro by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X5 Pro

$300

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Launch price difference: $299. Poco X5 Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (98/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (84/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (71/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X5 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X5 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Poco X5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Poco X5 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.