Poco X8 Pro vs Realme 12 Lite
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 41/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 467,392).
Poco X8 Pro
Realme 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme 12 Lite, the Poco X8 Pro scores 23 points higher (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (72/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme 12 Lite by 324.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (76/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (72/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 23 points (64/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 12 Lite — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.