Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 25.2% 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
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 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.