Realme 12 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 38/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Realme 12 Pro
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 28 points higher (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $215 | — |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Realme 12 Pro by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (69/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 28 points (66/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.