Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-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 Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Realme Neo8 scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use.