Poco X3 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 797,072); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $429
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 797072
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 48/100, 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 X3 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 797072 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco X3 Pro by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Poco X3 Pro was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.