Both Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme Neo 8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Realme Neo 8 which has resolution of 2772 x 1272. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme Neo 8 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 29990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 42999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 22, 2026. The Expected cost of Realme Neo 8 is Rs. 29990.
Realme Neo 8 has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro Max's 6.83 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Poco's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Realme's phone ~ 90%. Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Neo 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme Neo 8's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme Neo 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | RMX8899 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | January 22, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | 77.1 x 162 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Gray, White, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Crystal Armor Glass |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free | HDR image support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 829 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 80W Super Dart Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |