Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-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 878,041); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't; the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 878041
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 878041 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.