Poco M8 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 946,831).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $429
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, 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 M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 946831 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M8 Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Poco M8 Pro was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.