Poco F5 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $429
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 56/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco F5 by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Poco F5 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F5 (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.