Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-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 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Realme Neo8 scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1963 | |
| 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 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $166 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 434.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (56/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.