OnePlus Nord 5 vs Realme Neo8
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Realme Neo8
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $429
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, 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 Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $429 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. OnePlus Nord 5 was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.