Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 682,743); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Realme Neo8 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (91/100 vs 49/100).
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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.