Fairphone 3+ vs Realme Neo8
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Realme Neo8
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $489
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Realme Neo8 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.