Honor X7e vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 40/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 358,608); the Honor X7e is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7e
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X7e better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $429
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 40/100, 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 X7e (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7e | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 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 | 200 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7e
- 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 X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7e and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X7e by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Honor X7e was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.