Poco F8 vs Realme Q5i
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 36/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 569,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme Q5i
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme Q5i, the Poco F8 scores 38 points higher (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (86/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme Q5i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme Q5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme Q5i by 448.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Q5i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (86/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i by 38 points (74/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme Q5i?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme Q5i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme Q5i?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.