Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $168 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $429
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, 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 M7 Plus 5G (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.