Poco F8 vs Realme 8i
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 493,222).
Poco F8
Realme 8i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 8i, the Poco F8 scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme 8i by 532.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 8i?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.