Poco M5 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 41/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $429
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 36 points higher (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, 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 M5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M5 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Poco M5 was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 36 points (77/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.