Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $429 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 13/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $429
- Better portability (82/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the Realme Neo8 scores 64 points higher (77/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (82/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 64 points (77/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.