HMD Skyline vs Realme Neo8
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Realme Neo8
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads HMD Skyline by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (71/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Realme Neo8?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Realme Neo8?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.