Pocophone F1 vs Realme Neo8
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 572,788); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Pocophone F1 doesn't; the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Pocophone F1
Realme Neo8
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Pocophone F1 — 4/100, 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 Pocophone F1 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Pocophone F1 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Pocophone F1 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Pocophone F1 was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (71/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Realme Neo8?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.