Honor Play 60 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play 60 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $145 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 38/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 528,398); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60 doesn't; the Honor Play 60 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play 60 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $429
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 39 points higher (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Play 60 — 52/100, 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 Play 60 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $145 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 60
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 60 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Play 60 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $284. Honor Play 60 was $284 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 by 39 points (77/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play 60 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 60 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.