Apple iPhone Air vs Realme Neo8
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone Air
Realme Neo8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9602
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (94/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Apple iPhone Air by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
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 Air notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (71/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (94/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Realme Neo8?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.