Honor 90 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $429
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 28/100, 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 90 Lite (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (56/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor 90 Lite by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Honor 90 Lite was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (56/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (71/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.