Huawei P40 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 37/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, 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 P40 Lite (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Huawei P40 Lite was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (71/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.