Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Realme Neo8
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | — |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.