Fairphone 5 vs Realme Neo8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Realme Neo8
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 215g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.