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).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 62 points (77/100 vs 15/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P20 Lite

Performance 2
Display 32
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money 0

Realme Neo8

Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money 80

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).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

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
14
camera

Realme Neo8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P20 Lite

  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Realme Neo8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P20 Lite

  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Realme Neo8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P20 Lite

$300

Realme Neo8

$429

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.