Poco X8 Pro vs Realme V23
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 42/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 569,913); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Realme V23
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme V23, the Poco X8 Pro scores 22 points higher (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). 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 V23 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme V23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme V23
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme V23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme V23 by 247.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme V23?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 by 22 points (64/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme V23?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme V23 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme V23?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme V23?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme V23?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme V23 is a better fit for everyday use.