Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,342,433); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 530g).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Realme Neo8
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 8000 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7192
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 530g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9602 | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 530 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic Nova and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 27.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (71/100 vs 45/100).
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 Red Magic Nova (51/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (31/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic Nova — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.