Realme Neo8 vs Realme Q5 Pro
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,010,069); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't; the Realme Q5 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Realme Q5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Realme Q5 Pro, the Realme Neo8 scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Realme Q5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Realme Q5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Realme Q5 Pro by 219.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (92/100 vs 61/100).
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 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme Q5 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Realme Q5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Realme Q5 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme Q5 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme Q5 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme Q5 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Realme Q5 Pro?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users.