Apple iPhone 16 vs Realme Neo8
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 16
Realme Neo8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2903
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $447 | — |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (71/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.