Poco F6 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $290 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,704,455); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $429
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1704455
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 66/100, 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 F6 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F6 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1704455 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F6 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco F6 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Poco F6 was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Poco F6 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.