Poco M4 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 493,222); the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $429
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M4 Pro — 48/100, 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 Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M4 Pro by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Poco M4 Pro was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.