Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $429. 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 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 723,825).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $429
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2451
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100, 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 Neo 5 Pro (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (91/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.