Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-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 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $470 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 549.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (71/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for everyday use.