Poco M8s vs Realme C71
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $189 and $146. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 42/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme C71 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Realme C71
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 196g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $146 vs $189
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Realme C71, the Poco M8s scores 9 points higher (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Realme C71 — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Realme C71 (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Realme C71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 725 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $146 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $43. Realme C71 was $43 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Realme C71 (48/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Realme C71?
The Poco M8s edges out the Realme C71 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Realme C71?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme C71 — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Realme C71?
The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Realme C71?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C71 is a better fit for everyday use.