Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $429 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-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 1,223,886); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (67/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3832 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 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 | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 163.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Realme Neo8 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (67/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.