Honor Play7T vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Play7T (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 41/100 (a 36-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 Play7T doesn't; the Honor Play7T is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play7T
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Play7T better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 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 5W
- 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 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play7T vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 36 points higher (77/100 vs 41/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play7T (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play7T (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play7T | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play7T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play7T
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play7T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play7T and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Play7T by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play7T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play7T (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Play7T (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play7T or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T by 36 points (77/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play7T and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Play7T has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play7T or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play7T or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play7T over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.