Poco C85x vs Realme Neo8
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 40/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 528,398); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco C85x by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.