Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Realme 8i
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Realme 8i (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Realme 8i
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Realme 8i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme 8i — 29/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.