Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $429 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-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 743,075).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 743075
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $429
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A35 — 38/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 743075 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $399 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 333.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use.