Honor Play 60A vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play 60A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $205 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); 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 60A doesn't; the Honor Play 60A is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60A
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play 60A better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $205 vs $429
- Better portability (68/100 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 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60A vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 60A — 32/100, 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 60A (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 60A (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60A notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60A | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $205 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60A
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 60A
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60A
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 60A and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Play 60A by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $224. Honor Play 60A was $224 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 60A (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60A notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60A or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60A and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play 60A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60A or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 60A or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60A over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.