Poco M6 vs Realme Neo8

The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-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 408,000); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Poco M6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 732
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1954
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Realme Neo8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 408000 3222272
Geekbench Single 732 2903
Geekbench Multi 1954 9602
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 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 13 / MIUI 14 Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 6500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 215 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M6 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M6 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
25/100
408000 AnTuTu
Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
66/100 +87.3%
3222272 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Poco M6 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6
$120
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (51/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (69/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (56/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Realme Neo8?

The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Realme Neo8?

The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.