Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570. 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).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 64 points (77/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money 0
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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

  • 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 (92/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (92/100 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).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime: The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 7570
AnTuTu 3222272
Geekbench Single 2903 122
Geekbench Multi 9602 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, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 143 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (92/100 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 (92/100 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. The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.