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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. 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).

The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
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: 2903 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 (92/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 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).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Realme Neo8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1825719 3222272
Geekbench Single 2004 2903
Geekbench Multi 5311 9602
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, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 215 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100 +43.3%
3222272 AnTuTu

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
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 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 (92/100 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.