Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme GT Neo 3

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Realme GT Neo 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,092,605); the Realme GT Neo 3 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

Realme GT Neo 3

Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 56
Portability 64
Value for money —

What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1092605
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Realme GT Neo 3 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 218g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme GT Neo 3, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme GT Neo 3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme GT Neo 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme GT Neo 3: The Realme GT Neo 3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Realme GT Neo 3
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 3032039 1092605
Geekbench Single 2725 1139
Geekbench Multi 8932 3842
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.3×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 188 g
Launch price $469 —

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Realme GT Neo 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Realme GT Neo 3

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

Realme GT Neo 3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme GT Neo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
3032039 AnTuTu
Realme GT Neo 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100 -177.5%
1092605 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme GT Neo 3 by 177.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

Realme GT Neo 3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (90/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme GT Neo 3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme GT Neo 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (77/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT Neo 3 — 57/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT Neo 3 is a better fit for active users.