Poco F9 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 493,222); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme 8i
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Poco F9 Pro scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme 8i by 554.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 8i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.