Poco M8 Pro vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 Pro leads — 41/100 vs 23/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500).
Poco M8 Pro
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco M8 Pro scores 18 points higher (41/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1035754 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $289 | — |
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M8 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.