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).
Poco F8
Realme C73
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme C73 by 425.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $379. Realme C73 is cheaper by $379.
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).
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.