Poco F7 vs Realme 8i
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 493,222); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Realme 8i
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Realme 8i, the Poco F7 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Realme 8i by 347.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Realme 8i?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Realme 8i?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.