ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme Neo8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme Neo8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9119
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3136217
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $429 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme Neo8 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.