Nothing Phone (2) vs Realme Neo8
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Realme Neo8
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Realme Neo8 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Realme Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.