Honor 8X vs Realme Neo8
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $429
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, 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 8X (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor 8X by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Honor 8X was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (91/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (56/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (71/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.