Lava Blaze Dragon vs Realme Neo8
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-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 568,395); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Realme Neo8
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $429
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, 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 Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Lava Blaze Dragon was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Realme Neo8?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.