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Realme GT Master Edition vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Realme GT Master Edition still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 86,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Realme GT Master Edition leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 4,040 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 2W faster.
  • Realme GT Master Edition has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Realme GT Master Edition if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme GT Master Edition Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 86,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 30, 2021 September 2026
Dimensions 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 174 g (Glass) / 178 g (Vegan Leather) Better 223 g
Water resistance No official IP rating announced IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.43 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 642L Adreno 710
Operating system Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0. Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP, f/1.8, Wide 8 MP, f/2.3, Ultrawide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.5, Wide HDR Panorama Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 4300 mAh, Non-removable Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 65W SuperDart Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Realme GT Master Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Realme GT Master Edition and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Realme GT Master Edition is listed at PKR 86,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme GT Master Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme GT Master Edition uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme GT Master Edition carries a 4300 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 65W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT Master Edition runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.