Poco F8 Ultra vs Realme Q5
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-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 (3,651,476 vs 592,015); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Realme Q5
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Realme Q5, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Realme Q5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Realme Q5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Realme Q5 by 516.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Realme Q5?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme Q5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme Q5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Realme Q5?
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.