HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 528,398); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $429
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 HMD Vibe 2 Pro (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $429 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.