Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,413,275).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme Neo8 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (71/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.