Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Realme Neo8
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,222,272); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Realme Neo8
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Realme Neo8, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Realme Neo8 by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.