Honor Play 80 Plus vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $240 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $429
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, 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 80 Plus (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 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 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Honor Play 80 Plus was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.