OnePlus Nord 2 vs Realme Neo8
The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
OnePlus Nord 2
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 over the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.