Realme Neo8 vs Realme realme V23i

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 11/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 69
Design 31
Value for money 55
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Realme Neo8 scores 55 points higher (66/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3222272
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1272x2772 720x1612
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (69/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme realme V23i?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Realme realme V23i?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme realme V23i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme realme V23i?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Realme realme V23i?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.