Huawei Pura 90 vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $640 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $640
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 Pura 90 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Pura 90 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $211. Realme Neo8 was $211 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura 90 leads on camera score (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.