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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. 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).
Huawei P20 Lite
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 145g vs 215g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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)
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 (92/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 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).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 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).
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 (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.