Poco F8 vs Realme 8
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 535,127); the Realme 8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme 8
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 8, the Poco F8 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme 8 by 484.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (86/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 8?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme 8 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme 8?
The Realme 8 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.