Honor X9b vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 736,675); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Honor X9b
Realme Neo8
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). 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 X9b (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Honor X9b | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9b and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X9b by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
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 X9b (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X9b is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.