Poco F8 vs Realme 12 Lite

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Realme 12 Lite
Performance 33
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 205g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 12 Lite, the Poco F8 scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Poco F8 (72/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 12 Lite: The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Realme 12 Lite
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 3119308 467392
Geekbench Single 3041 466
Geekbench Multi 9494 1396
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Realme UI
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm
Weight 205 g 185 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Realme 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Realme 12 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Realme 12 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Realme 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
41/100 -567.4%
467392 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Realme 12 Lite by 567.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (90/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Poco F8 (72/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12 Lite?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 12 Lite?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 12 Lite — 41/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12 Lite?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 12 Lite?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.