Poco M5s vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $210 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-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 535,127); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $429
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 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 M5s (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 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 | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M5s by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Poco M5s was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.