Poco F8 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3126402
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $499
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco F8 by 3.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Realme Neo8 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Poco F8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.