Huawei P20 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 15/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (90/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 62 points higher (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, 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 P20 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (90/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Huawei P20 Lite was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (90/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 62 points (77/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.