Huawei Pura X Max vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $1520
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1091. Realme Neo8 was $1091 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.