Huawei P50 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 215g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei P50 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $271. Realme Neo8 was $271 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (71/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.