ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Realme Neo8
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,208,784); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Realme Neo8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.