This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the POCO X3 GT and POCO M8s 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 M8s 5G features a slightly larger 6.9-inch display, 7,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, IP64 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup. It is more affordable.
| Specs | POCO X3 GT | POCO M8s 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 | 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 374 ppi) with 144Hz Refresh Rate, 700nits typical brightness, 850nits HBM, and punch-hole |
| Size | 163.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm | 169.48 x 80.45 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 217 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Glossy Plastic Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Stargaze Black, Wave Blue, or Cloud White | Black, White |
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POCO M8s 5G The POCO M8s 5G has a larger and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the POCO X3 GT is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.3GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 for POCO | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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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) Auxiliary lens -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.5 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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POCO X3 GT
Based on the specs, POCO X3 GT has an ultrawide camera and higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. |
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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 5.1 |
| Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, and QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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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 | Up to 200% speaker 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 X3 GT
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio and premium audio tuning. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging (Turbo, 100% in 42minutes) |
33W Charging rate 18W Reverse charging |
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POCO M8s 5G
The POCO M8s 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 |
₱11,999.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱13,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | July 28, 2021 | May 1, 2026 |
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