Huawei P30 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei P30 Lite (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, 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 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 336,905); the Huawei P30 Lite is noticeably lighter (159g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei P30 Lite better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (90/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3340 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P30 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 P30 Lite (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (90/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 24MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Lite
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Lite
- 3340 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei P30 Lite by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Huawei P30 Lite was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (91/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (90/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Lite by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei P30 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.