Fairphone 4 vs Realme Neo8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 566,483); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Realme Neo8
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $449
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 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 4 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Fairphone 4 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Realme Neo8 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (71/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.