Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; launch prices were $429 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A30s
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 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $429
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Realme Neo8 scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100; 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 A30s (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | 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 | 25 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 | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1149.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (56/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (71/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.