Honor X8 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 38/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $429
- Better portability (78/100 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 39 points higher (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, 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 X8 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | 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 | 1080x2388 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X8 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Honor X8 was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (71/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 39 points (77/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.