Poco M8 vs Realme Neo7
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme Neo7
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 213g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (84/100 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, the Realme Neo7 scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (79/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Poco M8 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Neo7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (84/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (79/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme Neo7?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.