Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 503,850); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 503850
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Samsung Galaxy A16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3222272 503850
Geekbench Single 2903 727
Geekbench Multi 9602 2047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2340
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 -539.5%
503850 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 539.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (92/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (56/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (71/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.