Poco X8 Power vs Realme Neo8
The Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $360 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Power has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,010,104); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Power
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco X8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $429
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Power vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco X8 Power — 52/100, 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 X8 Power (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Power is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010104 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Power
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Power
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Power and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco X8 Power by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Poco X8 Power was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Power is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
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 X8 Power or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Power — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Power and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco X8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Power or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Power or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Power over the Realme Neo8?
The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.