Poco F9 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $699
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Poco F9 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme Neo8 by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Realme Neo8 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.