Honor X40i vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 515,647); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X40i by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (71/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.