Huawei Mate 80 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5750); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Realme Neo8 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 69/100).
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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.