Poco C40 vs Realme Neo8

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 11/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 55 points higher (66/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Realme Neo8
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3222272
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1272x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 215 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (69/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Realme Neo8?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Realme Neo8?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.