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; launch prices were $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (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 (3,126,402 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme C73
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme C73, the Poco F8 scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 C73 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme C73 by 491.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Realme C73 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme C73?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme C73?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme C73?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme C73?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme C73?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.