Poco M8 vs Realme Narzo 100 Lite
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $209 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 40/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 100 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (837,903 vs 528,398); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite doesn't; the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 837903 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 212g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 100 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $209
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Realme Narzo 100 Lite, the Poco M8 scores 14 points higher (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 leads (34/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Realme Narzo 100 Lite — 48/100; 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 Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme Narzo 100 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 166.3×78.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme Narzo 100 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Realme Narzo 100 Lite by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Realme Narzo 100 Lite was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme Narzo 100 Lite?
The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 100 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme Narzo 100 Lite?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Realme Narzo 100 Lite?
The Poco M8 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme Narzo 100 Lite?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme Narzo 100 Lite?
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 48/100).