Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,902,468); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 248g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.