Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5700); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, 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 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Realme Neo8 was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.