This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the POCO X3 GT and POCO M8 5G smartphones.
The POCO X3 GT features a 6.6-inch display, 64MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the POCO M8 5G features a slightly larger 6.77-inch display, 5,520mAh battery, 45W fast charging, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | POCO X3 GT | POCO M8 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 399 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10, and Punch-hole | 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2392 Pixels, 388 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 3200nits, and punch-hole |
| Size | 163.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm | 165.0 x 75.4 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 178 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Glossy Plastic Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Stargaze Black, Wave Blue, or Cloud White | Black, Silver, Green |
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POCO M8 5G The POCO M8 5G has a larger display. It is also lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 for POCO | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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POCO X3 GT
The POCO X3 GT has slightly better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Secondary camera -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.5 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
20 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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POCO X3 GT
Based on the specs, POCO X3 GT has an ultrawide camera and a higher-resolution 64MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, and QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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POCO X3 GT
The POCO X3 GT has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio tuned by JBL | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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POCO M8 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5520 mAh Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging (Turbo, 100% in 42minutes) |
45W Fast Charging (50% in 25 minutes) 18W Reverse charging |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱15,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱17,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱12,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱14,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | July 28, 2021 | January 8, 2026 |
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