Realme 16 vs Realme Neo8
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Realme 16
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 16 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Realme 16 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 44/100).
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 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.