OnePlus 9 vs Realme Neo8
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,157,244); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Realme Neo8
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $729
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, 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 9 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $429 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads OnePlus 9 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Realme Neo8 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (91/100 vs 64/100).
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 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.