Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-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 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Realme Neo8 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.