Poco M4 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M4 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M4 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).
Poco M4 Pro
Realme 8i
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 194g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Poco M4 Pro scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M4 Pro and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Poco M4 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M4 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M4 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M4 Pro and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco M4 Pro edges out the Realme 8i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Poco M4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco M4 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Poco M4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.