Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A57
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680; launch prices were $429 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-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 1,359,649); the Samsung Galaxy A57 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A57
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1359649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1382
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4477
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A57 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $429
- Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A57, the Realme Neo8 scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). 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 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A57 — 48/100; 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 A57 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A57 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 1359649 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1382 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4477 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A57, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A57 by 137.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Samsung Galaxy A57 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A57 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for active users.