Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $429 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 257,901); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $429
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Realme Neo8 scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1149.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (71/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (83/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.