Poco M8s vs Realme 14
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $189 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 622,608); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Realme 14
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $229
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 189g vs 217g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Realme 14 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $229 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Poco M8s by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Poco M8s was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 edges out the Poco M8s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Realme 14?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Realme 14?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use.