Poco M8 vs Realme Neo7 SE
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo7 SE (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8400 Max; launch prices were $209 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 SE leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 SE has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the Realme Neo7 SE is faster in AnTuTu (2,081,324 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme Neo7 SE
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $260
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2081324 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Realme Neo7 SE, the Realme Neo7 SE scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 SE leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 SE leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Realme Neo7 SE — 76/100; 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 Neo7 SE notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 SE is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 SE and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 SE is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme Neo7 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 8400 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 2081324 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.5×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $260 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo7 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 SE
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 SE
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme Neo7 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 SE leads Poco M8 by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Poco M8 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 SE notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 SE is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 SE and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 SE is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (79/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Realme Neo7 SE is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo7 SE — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Realme Neo7 SE leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Realme Neo7 SE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.