Poco X8 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 493,222); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Realme 8i
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Poco X8 Pro scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme 8i by 301.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.