Infinix Hot 40 vs Realme Neo8
The Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 362,744); the Infinix Hot 40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Infinix Hot 40
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 40 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Infinix Hot 40 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (69/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (55/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme Neo8?
The Infinix Hot 40 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 over the Realme Neo8?
The Infinix Hot 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.