Poco X7 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco X7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $279 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 5110); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 820,021); the Poco X7 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Poco X7
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $429
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 820021
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5110 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco X7 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco X7 — 56/100, Realme Neo8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X7 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X7 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X7 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Poco X7 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820021 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×74.4×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $279 | $429 |
Poco X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X7
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X7 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco X7 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Poco X7 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X7 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X7 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X7 (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Poco X7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X7 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X7 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco X7 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Poco X7 over the Realme Neo8?
The Poco X7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.