Poco F8 vs Realme 15

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 15 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+; launch prices were $499 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 879,714); the Realme 15 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Realme 15 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

Realme 15

Performance 55
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 80
Portability 74
Value for money 74

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2918
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)

What makes Realme 15 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $499

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 15, the Poco F8 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Realme 15 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Realme 15 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme 15: The Realme 15 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F8 Realme 15
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
AnTuTu 3126402 879714
Geekbench Single 3013 1001
Geekbench Multi 9287 2918
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Weight 205 g 185 g
Launch price $499 $249

Camera comparison

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Realme 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Realme 15

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Realme 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Realme 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Realme 15 MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
62/100 -255.4%
879714 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Realme 15 by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8

$499

Realme 15

$249

Launch price difference: $250. Realme 15 was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Realme 15 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 15?

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Realme 15 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 15?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme 15 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme 15?

The Realme 15 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 15?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 15?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 15 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.