Poco M8 Pro vs Realme realme V23i
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 Pro leads — 41/100 vs 11/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Poco M8 Pro
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Realme realme V23i, the Poco M8 Pro scores 30 points higher (41/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 36/100). 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 realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1035754 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $289 | — |
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
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 realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (68/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (68/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 30 points (41/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.