Nubia Air Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $472 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 785,352); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $472
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Air Pro — 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 Nubia Air Pro (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Air Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (88/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $472 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Air Pro by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $43. Realme Neo8 was $43 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Air Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (88/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Air Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.