Realme Neo8 vs Realme V23i

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 515,647); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Realme V23i, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3222272 515647
Geekbench Single 2903 688
Geekbench Multi 9602 1794
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
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -524.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Realme V23i by 524.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (71/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (66/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

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

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Realme V23i?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.