Poco X8 Pro vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 750,481).
Poco X8 Pro
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 164.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.