Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 31/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6050).
Nubia Neo 5
Realme Neo8
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 35 points higher (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (51/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (69/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (50/100 vs 31/100).
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 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 35 points (66/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.