Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $429 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-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 821,840); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 821840
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $429
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Realme Neo8 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 46/100; 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 A36 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 821840 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $330 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 292.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for everyday use.