Pocophone F1 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 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 33/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 572,788); the Realme GT 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Pocophone F1 doesn't; the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Pocophone F1
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 57 points higher (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Pocophone F1 — 4/100, 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 Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 155.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Pocophone F1 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Pocophone F1 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Pocophone F1 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (84/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (91/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 57 points (90/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 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.