Poco F8 vs Realme GT Neo 5 SE
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,416,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme GT Neo 5 SE, the Poco F8 scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1416021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme GT Neo 5 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 120.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT Neo 5 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users.