Honor X7 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 424,216); the Honor X7 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X7 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $429
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X7 — 22/100, 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 X7 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X7 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 61 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7
- 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 X7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X7 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Honor X7 was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X7 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.