Poco M8 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $209 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5520); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $429
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco M8 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Poco M8 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.