Poco F8 Ultra vs Realme 8i
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 493,222); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Realme 8i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Realme 8i, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Realme 8i by 638.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.