Poco M7 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $110 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 476,175); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $429
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, 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 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M7 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Poco M7 was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.