Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Realme Neo8
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,890,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Realme Neo8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2903
- Better camera (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8 received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
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 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (89/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (71/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme Neo8.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.