Fairphone 6 vs Realme Neo8
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4415); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Realme Neo8
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Fairphone 6 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (71/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Realme Neo8?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.