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POCO X8 vs realme 14 Pro+ 5G

POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
realme 14 Pro+ 5G
59.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display59.2
42.6Camera56.6
77.2Battery70.4
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — POCO X86 spec wins — realme 14 Pro+ 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X8 scores 59.9 against 59.9 for realme 14 Pro+ 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X8 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X8

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 59
  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 70
  • 133% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • 39% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 6,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the realme 14 Pro+ 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 57 vs 43
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 19% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 67 W
  • 12% lower weight: 196 g vs 223 g

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
Screen size6.83 ″6.83 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution1280x27721272x2800
Pixel density447 ppi450 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+133%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %93.8 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
Capacity8,340 mAh+39%6,000 mAh
Wired charging67 W80 W+19%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
Weight223 g196 g+12%
Thickness8.6 mm8.3 mm+4%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP66/IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (realme UI 6.0)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 14 Pro+ 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 14 Pro+ 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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