Honor X9c vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 737,054); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $429
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, 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 X9c (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- 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 X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X9c by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Honor X9c was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.