Poco F8 vs Realme C73

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 29/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 524,785).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Realme C73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 12
Battery 45
Design 53
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme C73, the Poco F8 scores 32 points higher (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme C73: The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Realme C73
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 2760000 524785
Geekbench Single 3050 771
Geekbench Multi 9300 1980
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 720x1604
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 32 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 625 nits
NFC no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 197 g
Price $499 $120
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Realme C73
  • Main: 32MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme C73
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Realme C73
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Realme C73 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
29/100 -425.9%
524785 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Realme C73 by 425.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Realme C73
$120

Price difference: $379. Realme C73 is cheaper by $379.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (32/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (72/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme C73?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme C73?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme C73 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme C73?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme C73?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme C73?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.