Huawei Mate 50 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4460); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 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 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 50 by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $271. Realme Neo8 was $271 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.