Honor Play 80 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $429
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 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 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Honor Play 80 Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.