Honor Play 50 Plus vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 530,583); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 50 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 50 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.