Realme Neo8 vs Realme X3
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 859,084); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Realme Neo8
Realme X3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Realme X3, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Realme X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Realme X3 by 275.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (94/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (71/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme X3?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Realme X3?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme X3 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme X3?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Realme X3?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Realme X3?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme X3 is a better fit for everyday use.