Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 27/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Realme Neo8 scores 39 points higher (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $400 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 526.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (69/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (63/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 39 points (66/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.