Honor 9S vs Realme Neo8
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. 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 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 177,554); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S 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 10/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor 9S by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.