Huawei Mate 50E vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-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 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 50E by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (94/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (56/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.