Honor X9d vs Realme Neo8
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 8000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $429
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 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 X9d (91/100 vs 58/100). 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 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor X9d by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Honor X9d was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 58/100).
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 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.