Realme Neo8 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Realme Neo8 (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 10/100 (a 56-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 V21 doesn't.
Realme Neo8
Realme V21
- 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)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Realme V21, the Realme Neo8 scores 56 points higher (66/100 vs 10/100). 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 V21 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme V21?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 56 points (66/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Realme V21?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme V21?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme V21?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Realme V21?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.