Huawei Mate X3 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,530,652); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.