Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6050); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $429
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2140
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, 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 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 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 | $180 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Neo 5 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Nubia Neo 5 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (94/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.