OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Realme Neo8
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
OnePlus Nord CE5
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1696968
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 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 / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $392 | — |
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Realme Neo8?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.