Honor X8b vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 424,216); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $429
- Better portability (92/100 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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 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 X8b (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (92/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X8b by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Honor X8b was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (71/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (92/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.