OnePlus 12R vs Realme Neo8
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,844,595).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12R
Realme Neo8
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). 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). Value score: OnePlus 12R — 48/100, 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 OnePlus 12R (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $429 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 12R and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads OnePlus 12R by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Realme Neo8 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.