Poco M8 vs Realme 14
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $209 and $229. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme 14
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $229
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco M8 and the Realme 14 received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Realme 14 — 62/100; 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 14 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Poco M8 by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Poco M8 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme 14?
Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme 14 (58/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme 14?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 66/100).