Motorola Moto X70 Air vs Realme Neo8
The Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $379 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X70 Air
Realme Neo8
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $429
- Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X70 Air vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100, 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 Motorola Moto X70 Air (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X70 Air | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $379 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X70 Air and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X70 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X70 Air over the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.