Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 592,015); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (71/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.