Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Realme Neo8
The Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $209 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 41/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Realme Neo8
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $429
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 Power vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 36 points higher (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 Power — 40/100, 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 Motorola Moto G17 Power (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 Power | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 Power and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Moto G17 Power by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Motorola Moto G17 Power was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power by 36 points (77/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 Power over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.