Honor 7C vs Realme Neo8
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 176,718); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7C
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor 7C better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $429
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 4/100, 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 Honor 7C (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7C | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7C and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor 7C by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Honor 7C was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.