ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Realme Neo8
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $429. 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 Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,899,814); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Realme Neo8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (91/100 vs 76/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $429 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $970. Realme Neo8 was $970 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (91/100 vs 76/100).
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 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.