Poco F8 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 43/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 493,222); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Poco F8 Pro
Realme 8i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Poco F8 Pro scores 36 points higher (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Realme 8i by 515.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (70/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 36 points (79/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.