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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (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).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme Neo8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9602
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3136217
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme Neo8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.