Realme 8 5G
#2061
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G
#1991Category Breakdown
Realme 8 5G
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance
78.878.7
Camera
28.419.1
Display
76.678.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.887.4
Connectivity
83.083.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.152.8
Summary
- The Realme 8 5G and Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Realme offers slightly higher brightness levels at 600 nits compared to the Poco's 500 nits.
- Both smartphones are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, providing similar performance capabilities.
- In terms of camera, both have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Realme has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus the Poco's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 18W charging for both devices.
- The Realme 8 5G uses Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 11, while the Poco M3 Pro runs MIUI 12 on the same Android version, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Poco featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Realme has a standard glass front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8 5G
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 21
2021, May 19
Announced
2021, April 21
2021, May 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ), 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.37 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
Poco Yellow, Power Black, Cool Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.94 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass