Huawei Nova 15 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. 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 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Huawei Nova 15
Realme Neo8
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 | EMUI 15 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.