Honor X8d vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $429
- Better portability (73/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, 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 X8d (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (73/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X8d by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Honor X8d was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (91/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (73/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.