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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 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 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $499
- Higher performance (91/100 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)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, 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 15 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9119 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 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, budget-conscious buyers.