Fairphone 5 vs Realme Neo8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-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).
Fairphone 5
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 212g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.