Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 976,177); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Realme Neo8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (47/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (71/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.