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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 44/100 (a 22-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 1,436,722).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 215g

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 22 points higher (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Realme Neo8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1436722 3222272
Geekbench Single 1500 2903
Geekbench Multi 4200 9602
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, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
66/100 +55.4%
3222272 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (69/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (48/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Realme Neo8?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Realme Neo8?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.