{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-7-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-26T16:03:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme GT 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Realme GT 7 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 198,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme GT 7 Pro",
            "slug": "realme-gt-7-pro",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_04_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 198999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:10:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 51.5,
                "overall": 84.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.45 × 76.89 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "222.8 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz 6500 nits HDR10+ / Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 4.32 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Telephoto (OIS, 3x optical zoom) + 8MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP",
                    "Video recording": "Rear up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps; Front 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, non-removable, Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, color temperature, geomagnetic sensor, compass, infrared sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-gt-7-pro",
        "margin": 12.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 59,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 51.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 119,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro charges 75W faster.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme GT 7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco M8x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme GT 7 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro is listed at PKR 198,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 119,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme GT 7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 7 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro leads on battery. Realme GT 7 Pro carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 120W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}