Poco X5 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Poco X5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 781,764); the Poco X5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco X5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 781764
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X5 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco X5 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 X5 Pro (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X5 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781764 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco X5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X5 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco X5 Pro by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Poco X5 Pro was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco X5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.