Realme 8 5G
#1692
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G
#1694Category Breakdown
Realme 8 5G
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance
68.568.5
Camera
44.144.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.263.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
Poco Yellow, Power Black, Cool Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes