Huawei nova 14 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei nova 14 Pro (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,021,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei nova 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1021894
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $470
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Pro — 48/100, 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 nova 14 Pro (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021894 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.0×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei nova 14 Pro by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Realme Neo8 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova 14 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.